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Atlanta Braves @ Washington Nationals Recap

MLB · September 01, 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 39% against FanDuel's implied 40% — an edge of +4.7pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: -0.2pp  ·  closed at 2.24 (44.6%)

Small Play Dog play
Washington Nationals
+152 on FanDuel
Model 39%
Market 40%
Edge +4.7 pts

Solid 4.7% edge at FanDuel (2.52). Elo agrees (-52 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
46.0%
+ Season record + form
43.2% -2.8pp
Calibration offset
44.8% +1.5pp
Platt rescale
38.1% -6.7pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
36.3% -1.8pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
39.1% +2.9pp
Final model probability
39.1% +0.1pp

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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