MLB Diamond Trends for Monday, August 22

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

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

The Mets are 14-0 since October in the first game of a road series when they are not a dog of more than +125.

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SP Trend of the Day

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

Max Scherzer is 0-9 OU since September 13, 2019 as a favorite when he got at least 8 runs of support last start.

Choice Trend of the Day

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

The Dodgers have won 11 straight Julio Urias starts.

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