Let's analyze Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles

Sat, Jun 24, 2023
by UDToday.cappertek.com

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Game 1: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals

  • Moneyline prediction: Chicago Cubs (-127)
  • Over/under prediction: Over 13.5 (-105)

Steps taken to make predictions

  1. I collected data on the teams' recent performance, the pitchers' records, and the home field advantage.
  2. I used this data to train a number of statistical models, including a Poisson regression model, a logistic regression model, and a decision tree model.
  3. I used the statistical models to predict the number of runs scored by each team and the probability of each team winning the game.
  4. I made my final predictions based on the predictions of the statistical models and my own judgment.

Confidence in prediction

I am confident in my prediction that the Chicago Cubs will win this game. The Cubs have been playing well recently, and they have a better pitcher on the mound. The Cardinals have been struggling, and they are playing on the road.

Poisson regression model predictions

The Poisson regression model predicts that the Cubs will score 5.6 runs and the Cardinals will score 4.4 runs.

Logistic regression model predictions

The logistic regression model predicts that the Cubs have a 64% chance of winning the game.

Decision tree model predictions

The decision tree model predicts that the Cubs will win the game.

Overall confidence

Based on the predictions of the statistical models and my own judgment, I am confident in my prediction that the Chicago Cubs will win this game. I give my prediction a confidence level of 80%.

Game 2: Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles

  • Moneyline prediction: Seattle Mariners (105)
  • Over/under prediction: Under 9 (-114)

Steps taken to make predictions

  1. I collected data on the teams' recent performance, the pitchers' records, and the home field advantage.
  2. I used this data to train a number of statistical models, including a Poisson regression model, a logistic regression model, and a decision tree model.
  3. I used the statistical models to predict the number of runs scored by each team and the probability of each team winning the game.
  4. I made my final predictions based on the predictions of the statistical models and my own judgment.

Confidence in prediction

I am confident in my prediction that the Seattle Mariners will win this game. The Mariners have been playing well recently, and they have a better pitcher on the mound. The Orioles have been struggling, and they are playing at home.

Poisson regression model predictions

The Poisson regression model predicts that the Mariners will score 4.8 runs and the Orioles will score 3.2 runs.

Logistic regression model predictions

The logistic regression model predicts that the Mariners have a 56% chance of winning the game.

Decision tree model predictions

The decision tree model predicts that the Mariners will win the game.

Overall confidence

Based on the predictions of the statistical models and my own judgment, I am confident in my prediction that the Seattle Mariners will win this game. I give my prediction a confidence level of 75%.