MLB Diamond Trends for Thursday, September 1

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Oakland A's vs. Washington Nationals (MLB Network, 4:05 p.m. ET)

The Nationals are 0-8 since June 29 when favored or at even money.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets (MLB Network, 4:10 p.m. ET)

Chris Bassitt is 9-0 since September 2020 when he allowed at least four earned runs on less than nine hits last start.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians (MLBtv, 6:10 p.m. ET)

Shane Bieber is 12-0 since 2020 as a favorite coming off a start where he worked 7+ innings and had 7+ strikeouts.

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