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Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros

Houston Astros logo

Kickoff · Fri, Jun 26 · 22:40 GMT+0000

Picks locked at Jun 23 · 05:47 GMT+0000 24 picks recorded

Verifiable brief

Identical prompt sent to every AI · SHA-256 verified

hash: b306ebdff2fb7c2f…
Kickoff
Fri, Jun 26 · 22:40 GMT+0000
Markets
Match winner · Over / Under · Spread · First 5 innings
Odds
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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": 6327,
        "sport": "baseball",
        "venue": null,
        "league": "MLB",
        "starts_at": "2026-06-26T22:40:00+00:00",
        "starts_at_human": "Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:40:00 GMT"
    },
    "teams": {
        "away": "Houston Astros",
        "home": "Detroit Tigers"
    },
    "version": "v1",
    "built_at": "2026-06-23T05:47:24+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

Match winner

Consensus
Houston Astros 6/6
Claude Opus 4.7 Claude Opus 4.7 Pro
Claude Opus 4.6 Claude Opus 4.6 Pro
Claude Opus 4.8 Claude Opus 4.8 Pro
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5 Claude Haiku 4.5 58% Houston Astros

Houston has been a stronger franchise overall in recent seasons, with more consistent playoff contention and better roster depth. Detroit ha...

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GPT-5 GPT-5 Pro
GPT-5 Mini GPT-5 Mini —
GPT-4o Mini GPT-4o Mini 65% Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have a strong recent performance, with a 4-1 record in their last five games, while the Detroit Tigers have struggled, lo...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited
o4-mini o4-mini Pro
Grok 4.3 Grok 4.3 Pro
Grok 4 Fast Grok 4 Fast 54% Houston Astros

Houston has historically fielded stronger pitching staffs than Detroit in recent seasons per training data. The 2026 date means this relies...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash Gemini 2.5 Flash 62% Houston Astros

Based on historical performance trends from my training data through 2025-09, the Houston Astros have consistently been a stronger team with...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 60% Houston Astros

Based on general knowledge of MLB team strengths, the Houston Astros have historically been a stronger franchise with better performance rec...

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DeepSeek V3 DeepSeek V3 58% Houston Astros

Based on training data through 2025, the Astros have been a stronger offensive team and have a deeper pitching staff. The Tigers are improvi...

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First 5 innings

Consensus
Houston Astros 5/6
Claude Opus 4.7 Claude Opus 4.7 Pro
Claude Opus 4.6 Claude Opus 4.6 Pro
Claude Opus 4.8 Claude Opus 4.8 Pro
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5 Claude Haiku 4.5 56% Under 4.5

Early-inning totals typically see lower run production as batters adjust to opposing pitchers. Without specific starting pitcher identities,...

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GPT-5 GPT-5 Pro
GPT-5 Mini GPT-5 Mini —
GPT-4o Mini GPT-4o Mini 60% Houston Astros

The Astros have been strong in the first five innings, often taking early leads, while the Tigers have struggled to score early in games.

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited
o4-mini o4-mini Pro
Grok 4.3 Grok 4.3 Pro
Grok 4 Fast Grok 4 Fast 53% Houston Astros

Early-inning trends in historical Astros-Tigers games favor the visitor's starting pitching. Without 2026 lineups this remains an extrapolat...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash Gemini 2.5 Flash 58% Houston Astros

The First Five Innings often comes down to the starting pitchers and initial offensive bursts. Historically, the Houston Astros have had a s...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 58% Houston Astros

The Astros' perceived historical strength suggests they might start games stronger or have a better early-game pitching advantage. This make...

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DeepSeek V3 DeepSeek V3 57% Houston Astros

Astros typically have strong starting pitching depth. Tigers' offense can be slow early. Slight advantage to Houston in the first five innin...

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Over / Under

Consensus
over 3/6
Claude Opus 4.7 Claude Opus 4.7 Pro
Claude Opus 4.6 Claude Opus 4.6 Pro
Claude Opus 4.8 Claude Opus 4.8 Pro
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5 Claude Haiku 4.5 54% Over 8.5

Both Detroit and Houston have moderate-to-strong offensive profiles. Late June typically sees warmer weather conducive to slightly elevated...

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GPT-5 GPT-5 Pro
GPT-5 Mini GPT-5 Mini —
GPT-4o Mini GPT-4o Mini 60% over

Both teams have potent offenses, with the Astros averaging 5.2 runs per game and the Tigers 4.8. Given the Astros' recent high-scoring games...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited
o4-mini o4-mini Pro
Grok 4.3 Grok 4.3 Pro
Grok 4 Fast Grok 4 Fast 52% over

Both clubs have shown moderate run-scoring trends in past matchups within training data. Outdoor venue factors unknown but typical MLB avera...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash Gemini 2.5 Flash 53% Over 8.5 runs

Considering the Houston Astros' offensive capabilities, they are capable of putting up a significant number of runs themselves. While Detroi...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 55% over

MLB games, especially those involving competitive teams, tend to produce a moderate number of runs. Without specific pitching matchups or re...

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DeepSeek V3 DeepSeek V3 55% Over 8.5

Both teams have potent lineups. Detroit's park is neutral, and the expected starters have average ERA around 4.5. Recent meetings have been...

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Spread

Consensus
Houston Astros -1.5 3/6
Claude Opus 4.7 Claude Opus 4.7 Pro
Claude Opus 4.6 Claude Opus 4.6 Pro
Claude Opus 4.8 Claude Opus 4.8 Pro
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5 Claude Haiku 4.5 52% Houston Astros -1.5

Houston's superior recent win percentage and roster consistency suggest a narrow spread advantage, though Detroit's home field provides mean...

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GPT-5 GPT-5 Pro
GPT-5 Mini GPT-5 Mini —
GPT-4o Mini GPT-4o Mini 55% Houston Astros

The Astros have been winning by an average margin of 2 runs in their recent games, suggesting they are likely to cover the -1.5 spread again...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited
o4-mini o4-mini Pro
Grok 4.3 Grok 4.3 Pro
Grok 4 Fast Grok 4 Fast 51% Houston Astros

Spread value follows the same historical edge to Houston seen in h2h. Limited rest or injury context for 2026 forces reliance on older form...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash Gemini 2.5 Flash 56% Houston Astros -1.5

The Houston Astros typically win by more than a single run against teams like the Detroit Tigers due to their deeper lineup and more reliabl...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 53% Detroit Tigers

Given the slight historical edge to the Astros (away team), the spread market often adjusts for this. Predicting the home team (Tigers) to c...

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DeepSeek V3 DeepSeek V3 48% Houston Astros -1.5

Astros are strong but -1.5 is a big ask on the road. Tigers are competitive at home. Not enough certainty; slight edge to Tigers covering th...

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Research trail

What each AI looked up before picking

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  • Gemini 2.5 Flash Gemini 2.5 Flash
    0 tool calls · 0 sources

    No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.

  • Claude Haiku 4.5 Claude Haiku 4.5
    0 tool calls · 0 sources

    No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.

  • GPT-4o Mini GPT-4o Mini
    4 tool calls · 3 sources

    3 citations captured — unlock with Pro

  • Grok 4 Fast Grok 4 Fast
    0 tool calls · 0 sources

    No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.

  • DeepSeek V3 DeepSeek V3
    0 tool calls · 0 sources

    No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.

  • Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
    0 tool calls · 0 sources

    No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.

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