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Houston Astros @ San Diego Padres Recap

MLB · August 07, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Houston Astros WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Houston Astros at 47% against FanDuel's implied 48% — an edge of +2.2pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: -0.2pp  ·  closed at 2.00 (50.0%)

Small Play Dog play
Houston Astros
+110 on FanDuel
Model 47%
Market 48%
Edge +2.2 pts

Solid 2.2% edge at FanDuel (2.10).

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
46.3%
+ Season record + form
47.4% +1.1pp
Calibration offset
48.3% +0.9pp
Platt rescale
39.6% -8.7pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
40.2% +0.6pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
46.5% +6.3pp

Model performance on Houston Astros picks (60d)

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

Picks
15
W - L
10 - 5
Win rate
67%
Avg CLV
+1.4pt
ROI
+59.8%

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