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Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros Recap

MLB · August 20, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Los Angeles Angels WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Los Angeles Angels at 38% against FanDuel's implied 36% — an edge of +5.6pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +4.3pp  ·  closed at 2.66 (37.6%)

Small Play Dog play
Los Angeles Angels
+175 on FanDuel
Model 38%
Market 36%
Edge +5.6 pts

Solid 5.6% edge at FanDuel (2.75). Elo agrees (-54 gap).

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
39.0%
Calibration offset
41.1% +2.1pp
Platt rescale
38.8% -2.3pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
37.2% -1.6pp
Final model probability
38.2% +1.0pp

Model performance on Los Angeles Angels picks (60d)

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

Picks
26
W - L
10 - 16
Win rate
38%
Avg CLV
+3.9pt
ROI
-17.9%

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