MLB Diamond Trends for Wednesday, October 5

Vince Akins Sports Betting Expert

Team Trend of the Day

Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros (MLBtv, 4:10 p.m. ET)

The Phillies are 0-9 OU since June 25 as a dog of more than +100 when they scored 2 or fewer runs last game.

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SP Trend of the Day

Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (MLBtv, 4:10 p.m. ET)

Adrian Sampson is 0-8-1 OU in his career pitching as a favorite. 

Choice Trend of the Day

Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (MLBtv, 4:20 p.m. ET)

Austin Gomber is 0-10 since September 2019 as a dog of at leas +140 when he allowed less than 9 earned runs 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