MLB Diamond Trends for Thursday, September 15

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets (FOX, 7:20 p.m. ET)

The Pirates are 0-6-1 OU since July 2021 when they scored 10+ runs last game.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets (FOX, 7:20 p.m. ET)

Carlos Carrasco is 13-0 since 2016 in league matchups as a favorite of more than -140 when the total is under 8.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals (MLB Network, 7:45 p.m. ET)

Miles Mikolas is 7-0 in his career pitching as a favorite of more than -200.  Every one of those was a multi-run win.

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