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Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs Recap

MLB · August 30, 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 41% against FanDuel's implied 40% — an edge of +4.7pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +3.4pp  ·  closed at 2.40 (41.7%)

Small Play Dog play
Cincinnati Reds
+148 on FanDuel
Model 41%
Market 40%
Edge +4.7 pts

Solid 4.7% edge at FanDuel (2.48). Elo agrees (-59 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
38.3%
+ Season record + form
39.1% +0.8pp
Calibration offset
42.0% +2.9pp
Platt rescale
36.4% -5.6pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
41.5% +5.1pp

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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