MLB Diamond Trends for Saturday, August 27

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLBtv, 6:05 p.m. ET)

The Phillies are 15-0 since July 7 as a favorite of at least -175.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins (MLBtv, 6:10 p.m. ET)

Sandy Alcantara is 0-9 OU since May 2021 when he allowed at least 4 earned runs last start.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins (MLBtv, 6:10 p.m. ET)

The Marlins are 0-10 OU since June 13 when they allowed at least 9 runs last 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