Lakeshore Edge Create Free Account

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals Recap

MLB · May 30, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

LOSS

This one missed — St. Louis Cardinals LOSS.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked St. Louis Cardinals at 51% against FanDuel's implied 47% — an edge of +4.3pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +5.1pp  ·  closed at 2.16 (46.3%)

Small Play
St. Louis Cardinals
+112 on FanDuel
Model 51%
Market 47%
Edge +4.3 pts

Solid 4.3% edge at FanDuel (2.12).

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
53.6%
+ Season record + form
52.4% -1.2pp
Platt rescale
46.4% -6.0pp
Line-movement nudge
47.8% +1.4pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
51.4% +3.6pp

Model performance on St. Louis Cardinals picks (60d)

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

Picks
33
W - L
17 - 10
Win rate
63%
Avg CLV
+2.8pt
ROI
+4.4%

Sports betting involves risk. Past model performance is no guarantee of future results. If gambling is a problem for you, call 1-800-GAMBLER (US) or visit ncpgambling.org for help.