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Detroit Tigers @ Chicago Cubs Recap

MLB · July 21, 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 51% against FanDuel's implied 52% — an edge of +3.1pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +1.7pp  ·  closed at 1.88 (53.2%)

Small Play
Chicago Cubs
-108 on FanDuel
Model 51%
Market 52%
Edge +3.1 pts

Solid 3.1% edge at FanDuel (1.93). Elo agrees (+36 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
58.6%
Calibration offset
55.9% -2.7pp
Platt rescale
49.0% -6.9pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
47.0% -2.0pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
51.3% +4.3pp

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
11
W - L
5 - 6
Win rate
45%
Avg CLV
+3.0pt
ROI
+20.2%

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