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Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers Recap

MLB · May 27, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Houston Astros WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Houston Astros at 47% against FanDuel's implied 45% — an edge of +2.6pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +3.2pp  ·  closed at 2.27 (44.0%)

Small Play Dog play
Houston Astros
+124 on FanDuel
Model 47%
Market 45%
Edge +2.6 pts

Solid 2.6% edge at FanDuel (2.24). Elo agrees (-39 gap).

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.

Elo baseline
41.0%
Calibration offset
43.5% +2.5pp
Platt rescale
40.2% -3.3pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
41.7% +1.5pp
Line-movement nudge
43.2% +1.5pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
47.3% +4.1pp

Model performance on Houston Astros picks (60d)

How this side has graded in the journal over the last 60 days. Small slice — context, not a guarantee.

Picks
10
W - L
7 - 3
Win rate
70%
Avg CLV
+1.6pt
ROI
+49.4%

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