Lakeshore Edge Sign in

Boston Red Sox @ Pittsburgh Pirates Recap

MLB · August 16, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Pittsburgh Pirates WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Pittsburgh Pirates at 49% against FanDuel's implied 50% — an edge of +2.7pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +2.1pp  ·  closed at 1.98 (50.5%)

Small Play Dog play
Pittsburgh Pirates
+100 on FanDuel
Model 49%
Market 50%
Edge +2.7 pts

Solid 2.7% 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
49.5%
+ Season record + form
47.7% -1.8pp
Platt rescale
43.9% -3.8pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
46.9% +3.0pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
49.0% +2.1pp

Model performance on Pittsburgh Pirates picks (60d)

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

Picks
19
W - L
10 - 9
Win rate
53%
Avg CLV
+4.1pt
ROI
-2.3%

Sports betting involves risk. Past model performance is no guarantee of future results. If gambling is a problem for you, call 1-800-GAMBLER (US) or visit ncpgambling.org for help.