Episode 97: 3 O/U Trends for Thursday August 20, 2026

Trend or Trap? is back with three MLB matchups where the TrendsCenter data tells one story—but the underlying numbers might tell another.First, the Cardinals take on the Reds, where a strong 27-9 under trend follows Brady Singer when Cincinnati is playing with an O/U above 8.0. But with Michael McGreevy showing plenty of regression indicators and Singer struggling to miss bats and limit quality contact, this could be a trap to fade.Then, the Braves visit the White Sox with a 23-9 over trend on the table. Grant Holmes and Anthony Kay both present vulnerabilities, while Atlanta's lineup gets a major boost with Ronald Acuña Jr. healthy. Is the over 8.5 the play?Finally, the Yankees face the Orioles, where New York has gone a ridiculous 15-1 to the under in this exact road-favorite situation. Gerrit Cole and Kyle Bradish have both been effective at limiting damage, while injuries have taken some serious firepower out of the Yankees' lineup. Can the 15-1 trend continue with the under 8?Three trends. Three matchups. Which ones are trends to tail—and which ones are traps to fade?