MLB Diamond Trends for Friday, September 2

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels (MLB Network, 9:38 p.m. ET)

The Astros are 8-0 since June 17 playing with rest.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves (Apple TV, 7:20 p.m. ET)

Sandy Alcantara is 0-8 OU in his career when he worked more than 8 innings last start.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians (MLBtv, 7:10 p.m. ET)

Luis Castillo is 0-6 since 2021 as a road favorite of more than -125.

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