NRFI/YRFI Picks for May 11, 2026

Our model takes a conservative approach when generating NRFI recommendations, considering factors like team NRFI history, pitcher performance, team batting stats, ballpark conditions, weather, and player/team streaks. Focusing on single-team NRFIs, rather than the entire game, can improve your chances by targeting specific team tendencies in the first inning. (Tip: Always check current weather conditions, as they can significantly affect ball travel in certain MLB ballparks.) Single-team NRFIs are often best used in parlays due to the heavy juice placed by sportsbooks. However, we also recommend full-game NRFIs when our model identifies a strong opportunity across both teams.

(Always confirm pitching lineup before placing bet as the model is calculating the starting pitcher into the final recommendation)

🎯Our model picks for the day:

Rays/Blue Jays NRFI ❌
Giants Team NRFI ✅

⚾ Rays @ Blue Jays — NRFI (Game)

🏆 Drew Rasmussen (TB) – Solid NRFI profile (71% season NRFI) but coming off a recent YRFI, so there is some volatility. Still, his road split is strong (75% away) and he limits walks well enough to keep innings manageable.

🏆 Kevin Gausman (TOR) – Elite NRFI form (100% season NRFI, 8 straight NRFIs) with excellent command and strong first-inning run prevention. He is the clear anchor of this NRFI.

📊 Team Trends – Rays sit at 74% NRFI with some recent inconsistency, while Blue Jays are slightly stronger at 73% overall and have a strong recent split (86% last 14).

⚔ Matchup Edge – Toronto has some early power with Guerrero/Sánchez/Okamoto, but Gausman’s form helps suppress the Tampa side. Rays’ offense has contact depth, but they have been hit-or-miss lately.

🏟 Environment – Rogers Centre shows a 43% BallPark YRFI rate and 30% Night YRFI, which is positive for NRFI. Dome conditions remove weather risk.

🔥 Edge – Gausman’s elite run + favorable park profile carry this play, while Rasmussen’s recent volatility is the main concern.
➡️ Verdict: NRFI — strong Toronto pitching side with moderate Tampa risk.

⚾ Giants — Team NRFI

🏆 Facing Roki Sasaki (LAD) – Elite NRFI profile (100% season NRFI, 6 straight NRFIs) with dominant first-inning run prevention. His strikeout ability and clean early form make this a difficult matchup for the Giants’ top order.

📊 Team Trends – Giants are strong overall at 80% NRFI, with a solid road profile (83% away) and a recent 4 NRFI streak.

⚔ Splits – San Francisco is 81% NRFI vs RHP and 75% at night, which aligns well against Sasaki’s right-handed profile.

🏟 Environment – Dodger Stadium shows a 38% YRFI rate and 38% Night YRFI, both favorable for NRFI. Weather is clear with minimal run impact.

🔥 Edge – Sasaki’s perfect NRFI form plus the Giants’ strong team NRFI trends make this a solid team-only NRFI spot.
➡️ Verdict: Solid Team NRFI — pitcher matchup and park both support the play.

Here are the Bet placed from our model:

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