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Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs Recap

MLB · August 28, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Cincinnati Reds WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Cincinnati Reds at 37% against FanDuel's implied 36% — an edge of +7.5pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +6.9pp  ·  closed at 2.72 (36.8%)

Small Play Dog play
Cincinnati Reds
+176 on FanDuel
Model 37%
Market 36%
Edge +7.5 pts

Solid 7.5% edge at FanDuel (2.76). Elo agrees (-50 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
39.5%
Calibration offset
41.9% +2.4pp
Platt rescale
35.7% -6.2pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
36.7% +1.0pp

Model performance on Cincinnati Reds picks (60d)

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

Picks
36
W - L
15 - 21
Win rate
42%
Avg CLV
+3.8pt
ROI
-11.6%

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