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Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets Recap

MLB · June 25, 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 50% against FanDuel's implied 52% — an edge of +2.9pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +3.5pp  ·  closed at 1.93 (51.8%)

Small Play
Chicago Cubs
-110 on FanDuel
Model 50%
Market 52%
Edge +2.9 pts

Solid 2.9% edge at FanDuel (1.91).

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
50.4%
+ Season record + form
52.6% +2.2pp
Calibration offset
51.8% -0.8pp
Platt rescale
44.9% -6.9pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
46.6% +1.7pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
50.3% +3.7pp

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
26
W - L
11 - 14
Win rate
44%
Avg CLV
+1.9pt
ROI
+4.7%

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