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Forecasts / MLB / May 18, 2026

Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies Recap

MLB · May 18, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Philadelphia Phillies WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Philadelphia Phillies at 69% against FanDuel's implied 66% — an edge of +3.3pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Small Play
Philadelphia Phillies
-192 on FanDuel
Model 69%
Market 66%
Edge +3.3 pts

Solid 3.3% edge at FanDuel (1.52).

Other MLB games on May 18, 2026

Houston Astros @ Minnesota Twins · San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Minnesota Twins + San Antonio Spurs · model 36% · edge +1.6pt
WIN
New York Mets @ Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals · model 53% · edge +5.3pt
LOSS
Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Guardians · model 70% · edge +6.0pt
WIN
Houston Astros @ Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins · model 69% · edge +17.7pt
WIN
Boston Red Sox @ Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals · model 54% · edge +2.6pt
LOSS
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