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Washington Nationals @ Atlanta Braves Recap

MLB · August 01, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

LOSS

This one missed — Washington Nationals LOSS.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Washington Nationals at 38% against FanDuel's implied 38% — an edge of +4.5pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +1.9pp  ·  closed at 2.49 (40.2%)

Small Play Dog play
Washington Nationals
+166 on FanDuel
Model 38%
Market 38%
Edge +4.5 pts

Solid 4.5% edge at FanDuel (2.66). Elo agrees (-33 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
41.9%
Calibration offset
44.4% +2.5pp
Platt rescale
35.5% -8.9pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
34.5% -1.0pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
37.5% +3.1pp
Final model probability
37.5% +0.1pp

Model performance on Washington Nationals picks (60d)

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

Picks
42
W - L
15 - 27
Win rate
36%
Avg CLV
+4.3pt
ROI
-30.4%

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