MLB Diamond Trends for Thursday, August 25

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLBtv, 7:05 p.m. ET)

The Phillies are 13-0 since July 7 as a favorite of at least -175.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles (7:05 p.m. ET)

Jordan Lyles is 7-0 OU since April 26 when he is pitching as a dog or at even money after pitching no more than five innings last start.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners (YouTube TV, 4:10 p.m. ET)

The Mariners are 0-12-1 OU since May 27 at home as a home underdog of more than +100.

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