MLB Diamond Trends for Friday, April 22

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

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SU Trend of the Day

Matchup: Toronto at Houston (RSN, 8:10 p.m. ET)

The Astros are 12-0 since 2017 as a favorite of more than -120 in the first game of a series coming off a 5+ run loss.

SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Toronto at Houston (RSN, 8:10 p.m. ET)

Justing Verlander is 11-0 since August 2017 when his team scored 0-1 runs in their last game.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Pittsburgh at Chi. Cubs (MLBN, 8:10 p.m. ET)

The Pirates are 0-7 OU coming off a win where they overcame a 3+ run deficit. 

Vince Akins

Vince Akins of SportsBook Breakers is an analytical-driven handicapper who had used statistical analysis and extensive sports expertise to drive over a decade of handicapping success. In recent seasons, Vince has demonstrated his handicapping success on Vegas Insider. He has earned the title of season money leader in the MLB, NFL and NCAAF in recent seasons at Vegas Inside, among a long list of documented accolades throughout the handicapping world. More from Vince Akins