MLB Diamond Trends for Tuesday, August 16

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

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

The Tigers are 0-25 since 2016 as dogs of more than +150 coming off a game where they had 13+ hits and allowed less than 13 runs.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox (MLBtv, 8:10 p.m. ET)

Dylan Cease is 8-0 since June when he struck out at least 7 batters last start.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (MLBtv, 7:45 p.m. ET)

Jose Quintana is 7-0 since May 2021 when he threw at least 95 pitches 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