MLB Diamond Trends for Thursday, August 4

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants (MLB Network, 3:45 p.m. ET)

The Giants are 0-11 since April 29 when they scored 0-1 runs last game and had less than 10 strike outs. 

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB Network, 12:35 p.m. ET)

Zach Thompson is 0-8 since July 2021 as a home dog of more than +130.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians (MLBtv, 7:10 p.m. ET)

Zach Plesac is 7-0-1 OU since 2021 when the total is no more than 9 and they allowed at least 4 earned runs last game.

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