Bryan Armetta shares his two favorite MLB no run first inning (NRFI) prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Wednesday’s slate.
All 30 teams make up Wednesday’s 15-game MLB slate. For those looking to cash in quickly on a bet, nothing makes more sense than an NRFI. With that being said, there’s more to this one than meets the eye. Some pitchers thrive early, while others take more time to get settled in than others. Which NRFI picks are worth a closer look today?
Ahead of Wednesday’s Major League Baseball contests, here are two NRFI bets worth placing on DraftKings Sportsbook.
| Rays vs. Dodgers NRFI (-155) | McClanahan vs. Ohtani |
| Orioles vs. Mariners NRFI (-125) | Bradish vs. Kirby |
In this clash between contenders, Los Angeles has eked out two straight one-run wins. However, the Rays have a chance at getting on the board in this series with Shane McClanahan on the mound. It’s been a terrific 2026 campaign for the former Cy Young winner, among the American League’s best pitchers. Through 64.0 innings pitched, he’s notched a 3.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 66 strikeouts (9/3 K/9). Even more important, Sugar Shane has a sparkling 83.3% NRFI rate so far. The Dodgers are a formidable lineup, but they’ve been slightly worse against left-handed pitching compared to righties.
As for the home team, it’ll be none other than Shohei Ohtani toeing the slab. Every year, the Japanese phenom does something unheard of. This season, a Cy Young might be in order. Over 67.2 innings of work, the four-time All-Star owns a 1.06 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 73 strikeouts (9.7 K/9). Unsurprisingly, the 31-year-old has yet to allow a first inning run during 11 starts. The Rays are an above-average offense, but they do most of their damage at home. On the road, Tampa Bay is averaging the eighth-fewest runs per game in baseball (4.08). That’s not a great number when facing arguably the best pitcher on Earth.
Consistency on the mound has proven elusive for the Orioles this season. Kyle Bradish, expected to anchor this staff, has been erratic at best. Through 73.1 innings, he’s on the hook for a 4.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 73 strikeouts (9.0 K/9). Regardless, we’re only backing Baltimore’s hurler to pick up three outs tonight. With that in mind, Bradish tends to come out firing. He’s surrendered a first inning run only twice over 13 appearances (84.6% NRFI). To boot, the Mariners come into this one banged up offensively. Former All-Stars Randy Arozarena (hamstring) and Brendan Donovan (groin) are on the injured list. Josh Naylor (shin/wrist) and Luke Raley (back) are questionable.
As for the Mariners, it’ll be George Kirby taking the hill on Wednesday. Much like Bradish, the right-hander hasn’t quite lived up to expectations so far. Still, he hasn’t been bad by any means. In 14 starts (84.0 IP), Kirby has notched a 4.07 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 74 strikeouts (7.9 K/9). On paper, the righty should get into a groove quickly tonight. The Orioles have struggled to get it going early on offense. Baltimore’s 21.62% YRFI rate is the fourth-worst mark in the majors this season.
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