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Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins Recap

MLB · August 21, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

LOSS

This one missed — Washington Nationals LOSS.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Washington Nationals at 42% against FanDuel's implied 42% — an edge of +4.0pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +3.3pp  ·  closed at 2.32 (43.1%)

Small Play Dog play
Washington Nationals
+136 on FanDuel
Model 42%
Market 42%
Edge +4.0 pts

Solid 4.0% edge at FanDuel (2.36).

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
45.1% +1.1pp
Calibration offset
45.9% +0.8pp
Platt rescale
42.8% -3.1pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
41.4% -1.4pp
Final model probability
42.4% +1.0pp

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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