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Atlanta Braves @ Chicago Cubs Recap

MLB · September 15, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Atlanta Braves WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Atlanta Braves at 45% against FanDuel's implied 46% — an edge of +3.8pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +6.0pp  ·  closed at 2.27 (44.0%)

Small Play Dog play
Atlanta Braves
+116 on FanDuel
Model 45%
Market 46%
Edge +3.8 pts

Solid 3.8% edge at FanDuel (2.16).

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
44.7% —
+ Season record + form
47.8% +3.1pp
Calibration offset
48.2% +0.4pp
Platt rescale
42.2% -6.0pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
44.7% +2.5pp

Model performance on Atlanta Braves 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
6 - 9
Win rate
40%
Avg CLV
+3.8pt
ROI
-23.8%

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