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Los Angeles Dodgers @ Cincinnati Reds Recap

MLB · September 16, 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 36% against FanDuel's implied 36% — an edge of +8.9pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +10.3pp  ·  closed at 2.92 (34.2%)

Top Pick Dog play
Cincinnati Reds
+180 on FanDuel
Model 36%
Market 36%
Edge +8.9 pts

Model gives 44.6% vs FanDuel's implied 35.7%. Elo gap of -114 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
37.4% —
Calibration offset
40.5% +3.1pp
Platt rescale
35.3% -5.2pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
37.0% +1.7pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
36.2% -0.8pp

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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