MLB Diamond Trends for Sunday, August 28

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLBtv, 1:35 p.m. ET)

The Phillies are 16-0 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, 12:05 p.m. ET)

Julio Urias is 8-0 overall and 8-0 on the run line starting as a favorite of more than -220 in day games.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins (MLBtv, 12:05 p.m. ET)

The Dodgers are 9-0 since June 29 coming off a loss where they were not more than -300 favorites.

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