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Chicago Cubs @ Arizona Diamondbacks Recap

MLB · August 25, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

LOSS

This one missed — Chicago Cubs LOSS.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Chicago Cubs at 61% against FanDuel's implied 51% — an edge of +2.8pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +3.5pp  ·  closed at 1.98 (50.5%)

Small Play
Chicago Cubs
-104 on FanDuel
Model 61%
Market 51%
Edge +2.8 pts

Solid 2.8% edge at FanDuel (1.96). Elo agrees (+47 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
53.3%
+ Season record + form
54.0% +0.7pp
+ Factors (pitcher / bullpen / weather / park)
54.7% +0.7pp
Calibration offset
53.6% -1.1pp
Platt rescale
46.6% -7.0pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
45.3% -1.3pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
60.9% +15.6pp

Model performance on Chicago Cubs picks (60d)

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

Picks
11
W - L
5 - 6
Win rate
45%
Avg CLV
+3.0pt
ROI
+20.2%

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