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Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates Recap

MLB · July 08, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Atlanta Braves WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Atlanta Braves at 49% against FanDuel's implied 50% — an edge of +4.7pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +6.3pp  ·  closed at 2.09 (47.9%)

Small Play Dog play
Atlanta Braves
+102 on FanDuel
Model 49%
Market 50%
Edge +4.7 pts

Solid 4.7% edge at FanDuel (2.02). Elo agrees (+66 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
56.0%
+ Season record + form
59.5% +3.5pp
+ Factors (pitcher / bullpen / weather / park)
58.9% -0.6pp
Calibration offset
56.3% -2.6pp
Platt rescale
49.3% -7.0pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
46.7% -2.6pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
48.7% +2.0pp

Model performance on Atlanta Braves picks (60d)

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

Picks
63
W - L
26 - 33
Win rate
44%
Avg CLV
+5.0pt
ROI
-27.7%

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