Just six MLB games are scheduled for Thursday, May 2 before we head into the first weekend series of May. Here, we take a look at which games have the best bets for a scoreless first inning, and which games to avoid in no-run first inning prop bets. Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook,
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Best NRFI bets: Thursday, May 2
Yankees vs. Orioles (-105)
The last two games of this four-game series have featured no-run first innings. This game figures a strong starting pitcher matchup with Carlos Rodon, whose 2.48 ERA lands him in the top-20 of all MLB pitchers, taking the mound for the Yankees, and Kyle Bradish returning for the first time this season after an arm injury. We can expect both pitchers to get off to a strong start.
Nationals vs. Rangers (-125)
Nathan Eovaldi (3.00 ERA) starts for the Rangers in this matchup, and Mitchell Parker (1.69 ERA) starts for the Nationals. Both offenses struggled to get off the ground on Wednesday as the game ended in a 1-0 finish with the sole run of the matchup coming in the second inning.
Game To Avoid
Cubs vs. Mets
The Cubs and Mets have been able to get off to a quick start in their matchups this season, with two of their three games in this series starting off with a first-inning run. Mets starter Adrian Houser has been abysmal this season and has earned an ERA over 8.00, and Cubs pitcher Ben Brown has an ERA of 4.30. This one could get off to a very quick offensive start.