MLB Diamond Trends for Friday, August 12

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals (Apple TV, 7:05 p.m. ET)

The Padres are 10-0 since June 17, 2019 when they scored 13+ runs last game.

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Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets (Apple TV, 7:10 p.m. ET)

Max Scherzer is 11-0 since May 2021 when he allowed no earned runs last start.

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