MLB Diamond Trends for Friday, August 5

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB Network, 9:40 p.m. ET)

Madison Bumgarner is 9-0-1 OU since September 24, 2019 pitching at home as a favorite or even money.

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Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals (MLBtv, 8:15 p.m. ET)

Dakota Hudson is 0-9 OU since May 25, 2019 in home starts where the line is not at least -130.

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