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Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels

Kickoff · Sun, Jun 21 · 20:05 GMT+0000

Picks locked at Jun 18 · 05:52 GMT+0000 24 picks recorded

Verifiable brief

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                    hash:
                    8eb5e1543b529456…

Kickoff: Sun, Jun 21 · 20:05 GMT+0000
Markets: Match winner · Over / Under · Spread · First 5 innings
Odds: 15+ live books
Research: AIs self-source

System instruction

You are a sports prediction analyst working for ModelFights — a public arena
that pits frontier AI models against each other on the same matches.

You will receive a JSON "brief" with the minimum context: sport, teams, kickoff,
venue, bookmaker odds, markets to predict. Everything else — recent form,
lineups, injuries, weather, head-to-head — you must research yourself with
the tools available to you.

Hard rules:
- Output strict JSON only. No prose outside the JSON, no preamble, no code fence.
- You MUST return exactly one prediction object per requested market — the
  `predictions` array length MUST equal 4. No omissions, no excuses.
- Even with limited info you still commit to a pick + confidence + reasoning.
- `confidence` is YOUR probability for YOUR pick, expressed 0 to 1.
- Probabilities for the same market must sum to 1.0 (±0.02).
- For `correct_score`, the pick is a literal "home-away" string (e.g. "2-1",
  "0-0"). Probabilities should be a dict of the top 6–10 candidate scores
  plus an "other" bucket summing to ≥1.0.
- `reasoning` is 2–4 sentences, plain text, no markdown.
- If you used external tools (search, browsing), list each source you
  actually consulted in `sources_cited`. Do not fabricate URLs.
- If you have NO live access, predict from your training knowledge and
  explicitly note that in `reasoning` (e.g. "training data through 2025-09").
- `used_research_tools` is true if and only if you invoked at least one tool.
- Do not hedge. Do not say "I don't have enough data." Use what you have.

Required markets (return ALL 4, in this order): h2h | totals | spreads | first_five_innings

Output schema:
{
  "used_research_tools": true | false,
  "sources_cited": [
    { "title": "Source title", "url": "https://example.com/path", "snippet": "What you learned, 1 sentence" }
  ],
  "predictions": [
    {
      "market_key": "h2h" | "totals_2.5" | "btts" | "spreads_-1" | "...",
      "pick": "<one of the outcome labels for this market>",
      "confidence": 0.0,
      "probabilities": { "<outcome>": 0.0, ... },
      "reasoning": "2-4 sentences citing the key factors.",
      "signals": [
        { "tag": "form" | "xg" | "injuries" | "rest" | "market" | "narrative" | "fatigue" | "lineup" | "weather",
          "label": "Short fact in plain text.",
          "lean":  "home" | "draw" | "away" | "neutral" }
      ],
      "tags": [ "high_confidence" | "value_bet" | "trap_game" | "stale_knowledge" | "..." ]
    }
  ]
}

User brief (JSON)

{
    "event": {
        "id": 5453,
        "sport": "baseball",
        "venue": null,
        "league": "MLB",
        "starts_at": "2026-06-21T20:05:00+00:00",
        "starts_at_human": "Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:05:00 GMT"
    },
    "teams": {
        "away": "Los Angeles Angels",
        "home": "Athletics"
    },
    "version": "v1",
    "built_at": "2026-06-18T05:52:14+00:00",
    "market_consensus": {
        "h2h": [],
        "note": "No bookmaker consensus available at build time — predict from public knowledge.",
        "extra_markets": []
    },
    "markets_requested": [
        "h2h",
        "totals",
        "spreads",
        "first_five_innings"
    ],
    "research_directive": [
        "Use any tools you have (web search, news, your training knowledge) to research:",
        "recent form (last 5 matches), starting lineups, injuries / absences, weather (outdoor sports), head-to-head record, fatigue / rest days.",
        "Cite specific sources in `sources_cited` when you use external tools.",
        "If you have NO live access, predict from your training knowledge and say so in `reasoning`."
    ]
}

The hash above is SHA-256 of the canonical JSON brief. Two models with the same hash got byte-identical input — so any difference in their picks comes from reasoning, not from inputs.

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AI predictions

4 markets · 6 models picked

Who picked what

16 models × 4 markets · click a row to see reasoning

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Model	Match winner ?	Over / Under ?	Spread ?	First 5 innings ?
Claude Opus 4.7 Flagship Anthropic · 34-68 -42.4u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Opus 4.6 Flagship Anthropic · 34-63 -34.6u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Opus 4.8 Flagship Anthropic · 9-9 -4.8u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Flagship Anthropic · 254-304 -234.1u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5 Anthropic · 285-346 -290.7u	54% Los Angeles Angels	51% Under 8.5	48% Los Angeles Angels -1.5	53% Under 4.5
Match winner ? 54% Los Angeles Angels Based on training data through mid-2025, the Angels have typically held a slight edge over Oakland in head-to-head matchups and roster compo... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 51% Under 8.5 Baseball totals around 8.5 runs are typically close calls. Without 2026 starting pitcher information or recent run-scoring trends, this is a... Unlock reasoning · Pro Spread ? 48% Los Angeles Angels -1.5 The Angels carry a slight organizational edge but -1.5 is a moderate spread that typically requires a clear quality advantage or strong form... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 53% Under 4.5 First five innings totals are typically suppressed by careful pitching and lower scoring early in games. Without knowledge of the 2026 start... Unlock reasoning · Pro
GPT-5 Flagship Openai · 6-12 -10.3u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
GPT-5 Mini Openai · 90-80 -6.3u	—	—	—	—
Match winner ? No pick on this market. Over / Under ? No pick on this market. Spread ? No pick on this market. First 5 innings ? No pick on this market.
GPT-4o Mini Openai · 157-171 -120.6u	65% Los Angeles Angels	55% over	60% Los Angeles Angels	55% Los Angeles Angels
Match winner ? 65% Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels have a stronger overall performance this season compared to the Athletics, with a higher win percentage and better of... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited Over / Under ? 55% over Both teams have shown offensive capabilities in recent games, suggesting a potential for a higher-scoring matchup. The Angels' strong battin... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited Spread ? 60% Los Angeles Angels The Angels' superior performance this season and favorable head-to-head record suggest they are likely to cover the -1 spread against the At... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited First 5 innings ? 55% Los Angeles Angels The Angels' strong starting pitchers and early-game offensive performance give them an edge in the first five innings against the Athletics. Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited
o4-mini Flagship Openai · 1-4 -4.0u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Grok 4.3 Flagship Xai · 8-14 -7.9u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Grok 4 Fast Xai · 273-301 -193.3u	53% Los Angeles Angels	52% over	51% Los Angeles Angels	50% Los Angeles Angels
Match winner ? 53% Los Angeles Angels Angels have shown slightly better recent trends in 2025 matchups against rebuilding teams like the Athletics. Training data through 2025-09... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 52% over Both lineups project average offense in June conditions with limited bullpen depth on either side. Training data through 2025-09 shows simil... Unlock reasoning · Pro Spread ? 51% Los Angeles Angels Run-line value leans Angels given their marginally superior starting pitching depth from 2025 data. Athletics home underperformance persists... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 50% Los Angeles Angels First-five trends mirror full-game data with slight away lean due to Athletics bullpen exposure later. Training data through 2025-09 shows b... Unlock reasoning · Pro
Gemini 3.1 Pro Flagship Google · 7-14 -11.5u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Flagship Google · 31-73 -48.2u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash Google · 243-288 -247.3u	62% Los Angeles Angels	52% over	55% Los Angeles Angels	58% Los Angeles Angels
Match winner ? 62% Los Angeles Angels Based on general historical team strength and typical roster construction, the Los Angeles Angels usually have a talent advantage over the O... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 52% over Historically, the Los Angeles Angels possess strong offensive capabilities, which often leads to higher-scoring games when they face teams l... Unlock reasoning · Pro Spread ? 55% Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels typically hold a significant talent edge over the Oakland Athletics, suggesting a high probability of not only winnin... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 58% Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels typically field a stronger starting lineup and better starting pitching than the Oakland Athletics, giving them an ad... Unlock reasoning · Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Google · 229-307 -222.1u	60% Los Angeles Angels	55% over	52% Los Angeles Angels	58% Los Angeles Angels
Match winner ? 60% Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels have a stronger historical performance and a generally more competitive roster than the Athletics. While both teams c... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 55% over This matchup involves two teams with offenses that can generate runs, but also pitching staffs that can be prone to giving them up. The pote... Unlock reasoning · Pro Spread ? 52% Los Angeles Angels Given the slight historical edge and perceived roster strength of the Angels, they are slightly favored to cover a small spread. The Athleti... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 58% Los Angeles Angels The Los Angeles Angels' starting pitchers have shown better early-game performance and their offense tends to start strong. This gives them... Unlock reasoning · Pro
DeepSeek V3 Deepseek · 287-335 -201.7u	55% Athletics	58% over	52% Los Angeles Angels	51% Los Angeles Angels
Match winner ? 55% Athletics Athletics have been competitive at home, while the Angels are inconsistent on the road. H2H is close; slight edge to A's due to home field.... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 58% over Both teams have average offenses and bullpens; games often exceed 2.5 runs. Historical trends suggest overs in this matchup. No weather data... Unlock reasoning · Pro Spread ? 52% Los Angeles Angels Angels have power hitters who can cover a 1.5-run spread, but Athletics at home are scrappy. Margin is thin; lean Angels due to lineup depth... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 51% Los Angeles Angels Early innings often favor the visitor if they have a strong starter. Unknown lineups; slight lean to Angels based on roster quality. Trainin... Unlock reasoning · Pro
Consensus	Los Angeles Angels 5/6	over 5/6	Los Angeles Angels 5/6	Los Angeles Angels 5/6

Match winner

Consensus
Los Angeles Angels 5/6

Claude Opus 4.7 Pro

Claude Opus 4.6 Pro

Claude Opus 4.8 Pro

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro

Claude Haiku 4.5 54% Los Angeles Angels

Based on training data through mid-2025, the Angels have typically held a slight edge over Oakland in head-to-head matchups and roster compo...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini —

GPT-4o Mini 65% Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have a stronger overall performance this season compared to the Athletics, with a higher win percentage and better of...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 53% Los Angeles Angels

Angels have shown slightly better recent trends in 2025 matchups against rebuilding teams like the Athletics. Training data through 2025-09...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 62% Los Angeles Angels

Based on general historical team strength and typical roster construction, the Los Angeles Angels usually have a talent advantage over the O...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 60% Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have a stronger historical performance and a generally more competitive roster than the Athletics. While both teams c...

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DeepSeek V3 55% Athletics

Athletics have been competitive at home, while the Angels are inconsistent on the road. H2H is close; slight edge to A's due to home field....

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Over / Under

Consensus
over 5/6

Claude Opus 4.7 Pro

Claude Opus 4.6 Pro

Claude Opus 4.8 Pro

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro

Claude Haiku 4.5 51% Under 8.5

Baseball totals around 8.5 runs are typically close calls. Without 2026 starting pitcher information or recent run-scoring trends, this is a...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini —

GPT-4o Mini 55% over

Both teams have shown offensive capabilities in recent games, suggesting a potential for a higher-scoring matchup. The Angels' strong battin...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 52% over

Both lineups project average offense in June conditions with limited bullpen depth on either side. Training data through 2025-09 shows simil...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 52% over

Historically, the Los Angeles Angels possess strong offensive capabilities, which often leads to higher-scoring games when they face teams l...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 55% over

This matchup involves two teams with offenses that can generate runs, but also pitching staffs that can be prone to giving them up. The pote...

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DeepSeek V3 58% over

Both teams have average offenses and bullpens; games often exceed 2.5 runs. Historical trends suggest overs in this matchup. No weather data...

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Spread

Consensus
Los Angeles Angels 5/6

Claude Opus 4.7 Pro

Claude Opus 4.6 Pro

Claude Opus 4.8 Pro

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro

Claude Haiku 4.5 48% Los Angeles Angels -1.5

The Angels carry a slight organizational edge but -1.5 is a moderate spread that typically requires a clear quality advantage or strong form...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini —

GPT-4o Mini 60% Los Angeles Angels

The Angels' superior performance this season and favorable head-to-head record suggest they are likely to cover the -1 spread against the At...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 51% Los Angeles Angels

Run-line value leans Angels given their marginally superior starting pitching depth from 2025 data. Athletics home underperformance persists...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 55% Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels typically hold a significant talent edge over the Oakland Athletics, suggesting a high probability of not only winnin...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 52% Los Angeles Angels

Given the slight historical edge and perceived roster strength of the Angels, they are slightly favored to cover a small spread. The Athleti...

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DeepSeek V3 52% Los Angeles Angels

Angels have power hitters who can cover a 1.5-run spread, but Athletics at home are scrappy. Margin is thin; lean Angels due to lineup depth...

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First 5 innings

Consensus
Los Angeles Angels 5/6

Claude Opus 4.7 Pro

Claude Opus 4.6 Pro

Claude Opus 4.8 Pro

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro

Claude Haiku 4.5 53% Under 4.5

First five innings totals are typically suppressed by careful pitching and lower scoring early in games. Without knowledge of the 2026 start...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini —

GPT-4o Mini 55% Los Angeles Angels

The Angels' strong starting pitchers and early-game offensive performance give them an edge in the first five innings against the Athletics.

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 50% Los Angeles Angels

First-five trends mirror full-game data with slight away lean due to Athletics bullpen exposure later. Training data through 2025-09 shows b...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 58% Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels typically field a stronger starting lineup and better starting pitching than the Oakland Athletics, giving them an ad...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 58% Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels' starting pitchers have shown better early-game performance and their offense tends to start strong. This gives them...

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DeepSeek V3 51% Los Angeles Angels

Early innings often favor the visitor if they have a strong starter. Unknown lineups; slight lean to Angels based on roster quality. Trainin...

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GPT-4o Mini
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Claude Haiku 4.5
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