MLB Diamond Trends for Monday, August 8

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets (MLBtv, 7:10 p.m. ET)

The Reds are 0-10 since 2017 as a dog of at least +180 in the first game of a series when the total is at least 9.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres (MLB Network, 9:40 p.m. ET)

Alex Wood is 0-7 this season when he is not a favorite of more than -200 and he allowed at least 3 earned runs last game.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (MLBtv, 9:40 p.m. ET)

The Diamondbacks are 0-5 since June as a -165+ favorite.

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