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Cincinnati Reds @ Washington Nationals Recap

MLB · August 09, 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 50% against FanDuel's implied 50% — an edge of +2.2pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: -1.6pp  ·  closed at 1.86 (53.8%)

Small Play
Washington Nationals
+100 on FanDuel
Model 50%
Market 50%
Edge +2.2 pts

Solid 2.2% edge at FanDuel (2.00).

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
Calibration offset
53.3% -1.8pp
Platt rescale
43.4% -9.9pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
42.2% -1.2pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
49.9% +7.7pp

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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