Episode 94: Two Sneaky Spots on the Friday, August 14 Slate

On Friday’s episode of Trend or Trap?, Dan breaks down three MLB matchups where the TrendsCenter data points in one direction—but the underlying numbers might tell a different story.First up, Marlins at Reds, where Cincinnati has gone 15-3 on the moneyline with Chase Burns starting as a favorite of -160 or less. Is that a trend worth trusting, or is Miami and Sandy Alcantara the trap to avoid? Dan explains why he’s siding with the Fish despite the Reds’ impressive trend.Then, Padres at Guardians, featuring a massive 27-4 over trend in a very specific situation. With Michael King and Gavin Williams on the mound, Dan explains why he believes the matchup is actually screaming under 7.5 runs and why the trend could be a trap.Finally, Rockies at Giants, where Colorado is 20-5 against the moneyline in a specific bounce-back spot. With Kyle Freeland struggling and San Francisco at home, Dan breaks down why this is a trend he’s willing to trust and backs the Giants to get the win.Three games. Three TrendsCenter systems. Which are trends to tail, and which are traps to fade?