MLB Diamond Trends for Saturday, August 20

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees (MLB Network, 1:05 p.m. ET)

The Blue Jays are 11-0 OU since May 10 as an underdog or at even money.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (MLBtv, 8:10 p.m.. ET)

Madison Bumgarner is 0-15 since September 2019 pitching in the first three games of a series coming off a start where he allowed 5+ earned runs.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians (MLBtv, 6:10 p.m. ET)

Shane Bieber is 14-0 since 2020 as a favorite when he pitched 7+ innings 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