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Miami Marlins @ Washington Nationals Recap

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

WIN

Model called it — Washington Nationals WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Washington Nationals at 42% against FanDuel's implied 42% — an edge of +5.4pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +2.8pp  ·  closed at 2.24 (44.6%)

Small Play Dog play
Washington Nationals
+138 on FanDuel
Model 42%
Market 42%
Edge +5.4 pts

Solid 5.4% edge at FanDuel (2.38).

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
50.5%
+ Season record + form
48.8% -1.7pp
Platt rescale
40.9% -7.9pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
39.9% -1.0pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
42.2% +2.3pp

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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