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Chicago Cubs @ Washington Nationals Recap

MLB · August 13, 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 43% against FanDuel's implied 43% — an edge of +4.7pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +5.3pp  ·  closed at 2.35 (42.5%)

Small Play Dog play
Washington Nationals
Model 43%
Market 43%
Edge +4.7 pts

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
47.4% —
+ Season record + form
44.8% -2.6pp
Calibration offset
45.7% +0.9pp
Platt rescale
42.2% -3.5pp
Final model probability
43.1% +0.9pp

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
20
W - L
10 - 10
Win rate
50%
Avg CLV
+3.5pt
ROI
-14.4%

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