Top MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds, Picks & Predictions (9/2)

NRFIs is a National League game. Four of the best arms are pitted against one another. They are backing each other in today's top plays of NRFI.

Charlie Morton will be trying to follow Spencer Strider's 16 strikeout performance last night. Morton's first-inning numbers are due to some rough early-season outings, but he's pitched much better since the All-Star break. Sandy Alcantara has had a career year and leads the league in innings pitched. The Braves have been slow starters this season, ranking 20th in first inning runs per game.

San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing at Chavez Ravine at 10:10 pm ET. Dustin May will start for the Dodgers. Yu Darvish is going to face a Dodgers lineup that has had success against him in the past. The Dodgers have the best first-inning runs per game rate in MLB. The Padres are 21st in first inning runs on the road. They have a star-studded lineup, but their lineup does not show much promise.