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Washington Nationals @ Detroit Tigers Recap

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

WIN

Model called it — Washington Nationals WIN.

Pre-game, the Lakeshore Edge model picked Washington Nationals at 40% against FanDuel's implied 42% — an edge of +6.1pt. The full reasoning is preserved below for audit.

Closing-line value vs Pinnacle: +7.6pp  ·  closed at 2.49 (40.2%)

Small Play Dog play
Washington Nationals
+140 on FanDuel
Model 40%
Market 42%
Edge +6.1 pts

Solid 6.1% edge at FanDuel (2.40). Elo agrees (-32 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
42.0% —
+ Season record + form
44.8% +2.8pp
Calibration offset
45.7% +0.9pp
Platt rescale
39.0% -6.7pp
Injury report (drag - opponent's drag)
39.8% +0.8pp
Moneyline normalization (both sides to 100%)
40.2% +0.4pp

Model performance on Washington Nationals picks (60d)

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

Picks
20
W - L
10 - 10
Win rate
50%
Avg CLV
+3.5pt
ROI
-14.4%

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