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Chicago White Sox @ Houston Astros Recap

MLB · August 31, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Houston Astros WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Houston Astros at 38% against FanDuel's implied 39% — an edge of +4.2pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +4.7pp  ·  closed at 2.61 (38.3%)

Small Play Dog play
Houston Astros
+158 on FanDuel
Model 38%
Market 39%
Edge +4.2 pts

Solid 4.2% edge at FanDuel (2.58).

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.

Final model probability
37.9%

Model performance on Houston Astros picks (60d)

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

Picks
15
W - L
10 - 5
Win rate
67%
Avg CLV
+1.4pt
ROI
+59.8%

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