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Cincinnati Reds @ Washington Nationals Recap

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

WIN

Model called it — Washington Nationals WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Washington Nationals at 44% against FanDuel's implied 44% — an edge of +7.8pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +6.4pp  ·  closed at 2.19 (45.7%)

Small Play Dog play
Washington Nationals
+126 on FanDuel
Model 44%
Market 44%
Edge +7.8 pts

Solid 7.8% edge at FanDuel (2.26).

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
55.7%
+ Season record + form
55.1% -0.6pp
+ Factors (pitcher / bullpen / weather / park)
54.5% -0.6pp
Calibration offset
53.0% -1.5pp
Platt rescale
43.2% -9.8pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
42.0% -1.2pp
Final model probability
43.8% +1.8pp

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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