Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs Recap
MLB · May 24, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.
This one missed — Chicago Cubs LOSS.
Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Chicago Cubs at 46% against FanDuel's implied 43% — an edge of +2.6pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.
Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +3.7pp · closed at 2.36 (42.4%)
Chicago Cubs
130 on FanDuel
Model
46%
Market
43%
Edge
+2.6 pts
Solid 2.6% edge at FanDuel (2.30).
Model performance on Chicago Cubs picks (60d)
How this side has graded in the journal over the last 60 days. Small slice — context, not a guarantee.
Picks
16
W - L
4 - 12
Win rate
25%
Avg CLV
+1.7pt
ROI
-53.5%
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