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Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates Recap

MLB · May 28, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Chicago Cubs WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Chicago Cubs at 63% against FanDuel's implied 60% — an edge of +2.4pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +4.2pp  ·  closed at 1.71 (58.5%)

Small Play
Chicago Cubs
-152 on FanDuel
Model 63%
Market 60%
Edge +2.4 pts

Solid 2.4% edge at FanDuel (1.66).

How the model got here

Each row is a stage in the probability calculation. The bar is the probability at that stage; the delta on the right is the shift from the previous stage.

Final model probability
62.7%

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
18
W - L
5 - 13
Win rate
28%
Avg CLV
+1.9pt
ROI
-49.7%

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