MLB Diamond Trends for Tuesday, August 9

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers (MLBtv, 7:10 p.m. ET)

The Guardians are 0-8 since August 30, 2019 vs AL opponents coming off a shutout win where they scored 3 or fewer runs.

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SP Trend of the Day

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

Carlos Carrasco is 11-0 since September 2016 pitching as a favorite of more than -240

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB Network, 10:10 p.m. ET)

Julio Urias is 0-7-1 OU since 2021 when the total is at least 8 and he allowed no 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