MLB Sunday NRFI Pick: Marlins vs Giants (Jesus Luzardo vs Alex Wood, May 21)

Shayne Trail breaks down his favorite NRFI/YRFI bets of the day below, but you can follow all of his bets in the Action Network app.

Marlins vs.

Giants

We turn our attention to Oracle Park as we seek a potential No Run First Inning (NRFI) win, as the Marlins and Giants close their series in San Francisco.

Left-hander Jesus Luzardo will get the ball for Miami. This season, he's nearly flawless with an 8-1 NRFI record, tallying an overall 23-3 record since 2022. Luzardo's track record against batters the first time through the lineup has been particularly outstanding, with a .179 batting average against.

Luzardo has been solid against key Giants hitters like Brandon Crawford (0-for-2), Michael Conforto (0-for-2) and Thairo Estrada, (0-for-3). All three of those hitters have also historically struggled against left-handed pitchers.

Alex Wood starts for the Giants with an unblemished 4-0 NRFI record in 2023, making him 23-6 since the start of last season. The Marlins, on the other hand, have been among the worst-hitting teams in the first inning. Miami ranks 27th in MLB in first-inning OPS and 28th in runs scored in the opening frame.

Wood has a strong track record against the key players in the Marlins lineup. Luis Arráez, (0-for-1) Jon Berti (2-for-9), Garrett Cooper (0-for-7), Jorge Soler, (1-for-7) and Jean Segura, (2-7) all have been largely held in check by the veteran lefty.

This NRFI proposition is currently priced favorably over at DraftKings, which is offering -130. This provides a compelling opportunity for a first-inning wager.

As always, six outs to glory.