Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning Picks for Tuesday, June 24

Skubal and Castillo highlight our best NRFI bets today - can we build on our 33-22 record?

Last Updated: June 24, 2025 11:25 AM EDT • 4 minute read

Best NRFI Bets Today: Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, June 24 — Pictured: Tarik Skubal, who's featured as part of our Best NRFI Bets Today - throws during the second inning. Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr. via Imagn Images.

Welcome to our best NRFI bets today for Tuesday, June 24. We swept the slate yesterday with a sweat-free 2-0 night - let's do it all over again with two plays I absolutely love.

As it stands, we're sitting at 33-22 with 6.55 extra units in our pocket this season and are looking to continue our upward trajectory (to the moon) on this fine Tuesday. Let's get into our first-inning picks and predictions using odds from our best sports betting sites.

All of these plays are one unit wagers unless specified otherwise.

Best NRFI picks today: Tuesday, June 24

Athletics vs Detroit Tigers (-160 at FanDuel)
Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins (-111 at FanDuel)

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Athletics vs. Tigers - 6:35 p.m. ET

Luis Severino (4.42 ERA) vs. Tarik Skubal (2.06 ERA)
NRFI record: Athletics (38-42) vs. Tigers (36-43)

Surprise, surprise, we're backing our boy Skubal - the AL Cy Young odds favorite - once again.

However, he's not the reason we love this play, it's Severino who sold me in this spot. The Tigers have a difficult time with the big righty, owning just a .195 xBA and .281 xwOBA against him while striking out at a 30% clip. We all know what Skubal brings to the table, but it's Severino who we fully trust to help us get six simple outs as part of our best NRFI bets today. Let's ride with him.

Sean Tomlinson dives deeper into this matchup with his Athletics vs. Tigers prediction.

Confidence level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best NRFI bets today: -160 at FanDuel

Mariners vs. Twins - 7:40 p.m. ET

Luis Castillo (3.38 ERA) vs. Chris Paddack (4.48 ERA)
NRFI record: Mariners (34-43) vs. Twins (34-44)

Here we are, once again, betting a NRFI on two of the best YRFI teams in baseball. I love to live on the wild side, and you should too. We cashed this play last night, and it just feels right to run it back in this specific matchup.

I'm a sucker for a large sample size, and both of these pitchers fit the bill. Over 103 plate appearances, Castillo has consistently got the best of this Twins team, and that includes Byron Buxton (0-for-3), Matt Wallner (1-for-7), and Trevor Larnach (4-for-15) - and they all strike out at a 26% rate or more when up against the Mariners ace. We'll take that as part of our best NRFI bets today.

In the Twins' dugout, it's the same story with Paddack, who's held J.P. Crawford, Cal Raleigh, and Julio Rodriguez to a collective 4-for-19 over his career. As for the rest of the Mariners' lineup? They own a .216 batting average while striking out at a 30% clip. That'll play. Let's sweep another handful of NRFIs today.

Confidence level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best NRFI bets today: -113 at FanDuel

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❓ Best NRFI bets today FAQs

What is a NRFI bet?

A NRFI bet is a wager on a matchup to go scoreless in the first inning. You can either wager “No Runs First Inning” or “Yes Runs First Inning” depending on the type of bet you'd like to make.

How do I place a NRFI bet?

To place a NRFI bet, simply go to your favorite sportsbook, head over to the market and game of your choice. Then click on “first inning.” You should see an option to bet on a NRFI or a YRFI from there.

Can you parlay a NRFI bet?

The simple answer is yes! Just like making any parlay, you can combine two or more NRFIs across the MLB slate for any given day.

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Dustin Saracini

Dustin Saracini is a Senior Publishing Editor & Analyst for Sportsbook Review. Dustin has been in the industry for 11-plus years, making various stops across Canada while gaining tremendous experience within the sports and betting landscape. Dustin has hosted multiple shows during his time in the sports betting industry, discussing NBA, NFL, PGA, and MLB betting markets with top handicappers from around the country, and has appeared on CNN as a betting consultant. Dustin wagers every single day and line shops at all of the top sportsbooks (FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars). He firmly believes that discipline is the only way you can become a profitable bettor. Dustin graduated from Western University with a broadcast journalism degree/diploma in 2014. If you want to see more of his plays, make sure to follow his Twitter @DustinSaracini. Follow for picks, strategies, and more.