MLB Diamond Trends for Wednesday, August 17

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves (MLBtv, 7:20 p.m. ET)

The Mets are 15-0 since September 28 as a favorite coming off a 3+ runs loss which they had less than 4 days rest for.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (FS1, 8:10 p.m. ET)

Tony Gonsolin is 12-0 since May 28 when he is not a favorite of more than -300.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals (MLB Network, 1:05 p.m. ET)

The Cubs are 8-0 OU since May as road favorites. They have gone OVER by an average of 5.7 runs per 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