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Atlanta Braves @ St. Louis Cardinals Recap

MLB · July 12, 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 46% against FanDuel's implied 48% — an edge of +3.1pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +5.1pp  ·  closed at 2.19 (45.7%)

Small Play Dog play
Atlanta Braves
+110 on FanDuel
Model 46%
Market 48%
Edge +3.1 pts

Solid 3.1% edge at FanDuel (2.10). Elo agrees (+44 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
52.9%
+ Season record + form
55.7% +2.8pp
+ Factors (pitcher / bullpen / weather / park)
55.1% -0.6pp
Calibration offset
53.7% -1.4pp
Platt rescale
46.6% -7.1pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
43.2% -3.4pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
45.9% +2.7pp

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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