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Texas Rangers @ Atlanta Braves Recap

MLB · July 18, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

LOSS

This one missed — Atlanta Braves LOSS.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Atlanta Braves at 53% against FanDuel's implied 53% — an edge of +7.7pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +7.7pp  ·  closed at 1.89 (52.9%)

Small Play
Atlanta Braves
-112 on FanDuel
Model 53%
Market 53%
Edge +7.7 pts

Solid 7.7% edge at FanDuel (1.89). Elo agrees (+75 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
63.9%
+ Season record + form
65.3% +1.4pp
+ Factors (pitcher / bullpen / weather / park)
64.6% -0.7pp
Calibration offset
60.4% -4.2pp
Platt rescale
52.2% -8.2pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
51.3% -0.9pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
52.6% +1.3pp

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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