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Cincinnati Reds @ Los Angeles Dodgers Recap

MLB · September 08, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

LOSS

This one missed — Cincinnati Reds LOSS.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Cincinnati Reds at 29% against FanDuel's implied 27% — an edge of +19.9pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +19.0pp  ·  closed at 3.58 (27.9%)

Top Pick Dog play
Cincinnati Reds
+270 on FanDuel
Model 29%
Market 27%
Edge +19.9 pts

Model gives 46.9% vs FanDuel's implied 27.0%. Elo gap of -101 backs it.

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
32.7% —
+ Season record + form
34.7% +2.0pp
+ Factors (pitcher / bullpen / weather / park)
33.8% -0.9pp
Calibration offset
38.0% +4.3pp
Platt rescale
34.6% -3.4pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
35.7% +1.1pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
28.8% -6.9pp

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
26
W - L
12 - 14
Win rate
46%
Avg CLV
+6.8pt
ROI
-13.8%

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