MLB Diamond Trends for Sunday, September 18

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros (MLBtv, 2:10 p.m. ET)

The Astros are 11-0 since August 11 in the final game of a series.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Oakland A's vs. Houston Astros (MLBtv, 2:10 p.m. ET)

Framber Valdez is 12-0 in his career as a favorite of at least -125 when he pitched at least seven innings and allowed no more than one earned run last game.

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals (MLBtv, 1:35 p.m. ET)

Sandy Alcantara is 6-0 since 2021 when the line is more than -140 and the total is at least 7.

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