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Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers Recap

MLB · May 29, 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 48% against FanDuel's implied 45% — an edge of +2.1pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +3.7pp  ·  closed at 2.28 (43.9%)

Small Play Dog play
Houston Astros
+120 on FanDuel
Model 48%
Market 45%
Edge +2.1 pts

Solid 2.1% edge at FanDuel (2.20). 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
43.8% +2.8pp
Platt rescale
40.7% -3.1pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
42.2% +1.5pp
Line-movement nudge
41.6% -0.6pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
47.6% +6.0pp

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
13
W - L
4 - 8
Win rate
33%
Avg CLV
+1.0pt
ROI
-25.1%

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