MLB Diamond Trends for Friday, April 22

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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.