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Miami Marlins @ Chicago Cubs Recap

MLB · September 23, 2026 · Pre-game prediction preserved, outcome auto-graded against ESPN.

WIN

Model called it — Miami Marlins WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Miami Marlins at 39% against FanDuel's implied 40% — an edge of +4.8pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +6.6pp  ·  closed at 2.62 (38.2%)

Small Play Dog play
Miami Marlins
+150 on FanDuel
Model 39%
Market 40%
Edge +4.8 pts

Solid 4.8% edge at FanDuel (2.50). Elo agrees (-57 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
38.5% —
+ Season record + form
40.1% +1.6pp
Calibration offset
42.1% +2.0pp
Platt rescale
35.1% -7.0pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
36.5% +1.4pp
Final model probability
38.6% +2.1pp

Model performance on Miami Marlins picks (60d)

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

Picks
17
W - L
9 - 8
Win rate
53%
Avg CLV
+3.9pt
ROI
+2.4%

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