MLB Diamond Trends for Friday, September 16

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals (MLBtv, 7:05 p.m. ET)

The Nationals are 0-9 since July playing with rest.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (MLBtv, 9:40 p.m. ET)

Blake Snell is 0-6 OU this season coming off a start where he worked less than 5 innings.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets (MLBtv, 7:10 p.m. ET)

Taijuan Walker is 0-8-1 OU since September 2017 when the total is over 7 and under 10 after he struck out at least 8 batters last start.

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