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Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago White Sox Recap

MLB · August 11, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Cincinnati Reds WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Cincinnati Reds at 41% against FanDuel's implied 41% — an edge of +6.4pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +6.0pp  ·  closed at 2.40 (41.7%)

Small Play Dog play
Cincinnati Reds
+142 on FanDuel
Model 41%
Market 41%
Edge +6.4 pts

Solid 6.4% edge at FanDuel (2.42).

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
44.0%
+ Season record + form
44.6% +0.6pp
Calibration offset
45.8% +1.2pp
Platt rescale
39.1% -6.7pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
41.5% +2.4pp

Model performance on Cincinnati Reds picks (60d)

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

Picks
36
W - L
15 - 21
Win rate
42%
Avg CLV
+3.8pt
ROI
-11.6%

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