MLB Diamond Trends for Thursday, August 18

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees (MLB Network, 7:05 p.m. ET)

The Blue Jays are 10-0 OU since May 10 as an underdog or at even money.

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SP Trend of the Day

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

Jacob deGrom is 10-0 in his career facing NL teams when coming off a start where he had 10+ strikeouts and allowed 0 earned runs.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees (MLB Network, 7:05 p.m. ET)

Jose Berrios is 7-0 OU since September 2021 when he is not a favorite of more than -120.

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