New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds
Kickoff · Sat, Jun 20 · 17:35 GMT+0000
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- Kickoff
- Sat, Jun 20 · 17:35 GMT+0000
- Markets
- Match winner · Over / Under · Spread · First 5 innings
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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": 4404,
"sport": "baseball",
"venue": null,
"league": "MLB",
"starts_at": "2026-06-20T17:35:00+00:00",
"starts_at_human": "Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:35:00 GMT"
},
"teams": {
"away": "Cincinnati Reds",
"home": "New York Yankees"
},
"version": "v1",
"built_at": "2026-06-17T05:48:32+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
5 markets · 6 models picked
Who picked what
16 models × 5 markets · click a row to see reasoning
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Match winner
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Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
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Over / Under
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Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
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Spread
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Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
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First 5 innings
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First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
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First five innings o4.5
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First five innings o4.5
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Claude Opus 4.8 FlagshipAnthropic |
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Claude Sonnet 4.6 FlagshipAnthropic |
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Claude Haiku 4.5 Anthropic |
62%
New York Yankees |
55%
Over 8.5 |
56%
New York Yankees -1.5 |
58%
New York Yankees |
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Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
62%
New York Yankees The Yankees are a perennial AL East powerhouse with superior roster depth and payroll. Cincinnati has been rebuilding and typically underper...
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
55%
Over 8.5 Yankees games typically feature decent offensive output given the team's lineup construction and DH slot. Cincinnati's pitching has been inc...
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
56%
New York Yankees -1.5 The Yankees' superior roster should produce a small but consistent edge. A -1.5 run line implies a 2+ run margin, which aligns with typical...
First 5 innings
?
First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
58%
New York Yankees Early-game advantage typically goes to the team with the stronger lineup and starting pitcher. The Yankees' batting order is deeper and more...
First five innings o4.5
?
First five innings o4.5
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GPT-5 Mini Openai |
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Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
No pick on this market.
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
No pick on this market.
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
No pick on this market.
First 5 innings
?
First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
No pick on this market.
First five innings o4.5
?
First five innings o4.5
Market explanation coming soon.
No pick on this market. |
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GPT-4o Mini Openai |
65%
New York Yankees |
55%
over |
60%
New York Yankees |
55%
New York Yankees |
— | |
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Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
65%
New York Yankees The New York Yankees have a strong home record and have been performing well recently, while the Cincinnati Reds have struggled on the road....
🔍 researched
1 source cited
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
55%
over Both teams have shown tendencies to score high in recent games, and the Yankees' potent offense at home suggests a high-scoring game. Howeve...
🔍 researched
1 source cited
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
60%
New York Yankees The Yankees' home advantage and superior lineup suggest they can cover the -1 spread. The Reds' road struggles and injury concerns further s...
🔍 researched
1 source cited
First 5 innings
?
First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
55%
New York Yankees The Yankees' strong starting pitchers and home field advantage in the first five innings give them a slight edge. The Reds' inconsistent off...
🔍 researched
1 source cited
First five innings o4.5
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First five innings o4.5
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o4-mini FlagshipOpenai |
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Grok 4.3 FlagshipXai |
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Grok 4 Fast Xai |
61%
New York Yankees |
53%
over |
57%
New York Yankees |
55%
New York Yankees |
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Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
61%
New York Yankees Yankees hold a clear talent and home edge over the Reds based on historical performance patterns. Training data through 2025-09 shows New Yo...
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
53%
over Typical scoring environment for Yankees home games trends slightly elevated. Training knowledge indicates average run totals near 9 runs in...
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
57%
New York Yankees Yankees projected as roughly 1.5 run favorites at home. Historical edges support a home spread lean despite absence of 2026-specific lineups...
First 5 innings
?
First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
55%
New York Yankees Early game edge stays with the stronger home rotation and lineup. Yankees have shown solid first-five results in past seasons per training d...
First five innings o4.5
?
First five innings o4.5
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Flagship |
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Gemini 2.5 Pro Flagship |
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Gemini 2.5 Flash |
65%
New York Yankees |
55%
Over 8.5 |
58%
New York Yankees -1.5 |
62%
New York Yankees |
— | |
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Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
65%
New York Yankees Based on general historical MLB knowledge through my training data, the New York Yankees typically hold a home-field advantage and possess a...
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
55%
Over 8.5 Assuming a standard line of 8.5 runs, Yankee Stadium is generally considered a hitter-friendly park, which often contributes to higher scori...
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
58%
New York Yankees -1.5 The New York Yankees, as the stronger home team historically, are often favored to win by more than one run against an average opponent like...
First 5 innings
?
First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
62%
New York Yankees The first five innings heavily rely on starting pitching and early offensive performance. Given the historical strength of the Yankees' rota...
First five innings o4.5
?
First five innings o4.5
Market explanation coming soon.
No pick on this market. |
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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite |
65%
New York Yankees |
55%
over |
52%
Cincinnati Reds |
— |
58%
over |
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Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
65%
New York Yankees Based on general knowledge of MLB team performance trends through my last training data update, the New York Yankees historically possess a...
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
55%
over MLB games, especially when two teams with decent offensive potential are involved, often see a moderate number of runs scored. Without speci...
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
52%
Cincinnati Reds While the Yankees are favored to win, betting against the spread requires a margin of victory. Given the general competitiveness of MLB, it'...
First 5 innings
?
First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
No pick on this market.
First five innings o4.5
?
First five innings o4.5
Market explanation coming soon.
58%
over The first five innings often set the tone for a game. With a moderate total expectation, it's plausible that a combined 5 runs or more will... |
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DeepSeek V3 Deepseek |
55%
New York Yankees |
52%
under 8.5 |
60%
Cincinnati Reds +1.5 |
53%
New York Yankees |
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Match winner
?
Match winner
Match winner. Pick the team that wins in regular time (or who advances in cup formats).
55%
New York Yankees Yankees have superior home record and lineup depth, but Reds have been competitive. Without recent form data, slight edge to Yankees based o...
1 source cited
Over / Under
?
Over / Under
Over / Under total points. Will the combined score be above or below the line.
52%
under 8.5 Pitching matchups favor both teams' staffs, and Yankee Stadium plays relatively neutral. Slight lean under due to typical mid-season pitchin...
1 source cited
Spread
?
Spread
Point spread. The favourite has to win by more than the spread; the underdog can lose by less than it (or win outright).
60%
Cincinnati Reds +1.5 Even if Yankees win, Reds are likely to keep it close. Spread covers ties, giving Reds extra margin.
1 source cited
First 5 innings
?
First 5 innings
First five innings result. Standings after five innings, regardless of late drama.
53%
New York Yankees Yankees tend to start strong at home, but starting pitchers for both sides are unknowns. Slight home advantage.
1 source cited
First five innings o4.5
?
First five innings o4.5
Market explanation coming soon.
No pick on this market. |
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Consensus |
New York Yankees 6/6 |
over 3/6 |
New York Yankees -1.5 2/6 |
New York Yankees 5/5 |
over 1/1 |
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Match winner
ConsensusNew York Yankees 6/6
Claude Haiku 4.5
62%
New York Yankees
The Yankees are a perennial AL East powerhouse with superior roster depth and payroll. Cincinnati has been rebuilding and typically underper...
GPT-5 Mini
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GPT-4o Mini
65%
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have a strong home record and have been performing well recently, while the Cincinnati Reds have struggled on the road....
Grok 4 Fast
61%
New York Yankees
Yankees hold a clear talent and home edge over the Reds based on historical performance patterns. Training data through 2025-09 shows New Yo...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
65%
New York Yankees
Based on general historical MLB knowledge through my training data, the New York Yankees typically hold a home-field advantage and possess a...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
65%
New York Yankees
Based on general knowledge of MLB team performance trends through my last training data update, the New York Yankees historically possess a...
DeepSeek V3
55%
New York Yankees
Yankees have superior home record and lineup depth, but Reds have been competitive. Without recent form data, slight edge to Yankees based o...
Over / Under
Consensusover 3/6
Claude Haiku 4.5
55%
Over 8.5
Yankees games typically feature decent offensive output given the team's lineup construction and DH slot. Cincinnati's pitching has been inc...
GPT-5 Mini
—
GPT-4o Mini
55%
over
Both teams have shown tendencies to score high in recent games, and the Yankees' potent offense at home suggests a high-scoring game. Howeve...
Grok 4 Fast
53%
over
Typical scoring environment for Yankees home games trends slightly elevated. Training knowledge indicates average run totals near 9 runs in...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
55%
Over 8.5
Assuming a standard line of 8.5 runs, Yankee Stadium is generally considered a hitter-friendly park, which often contributes to higher scori...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
55%
over
MLB games, especially when two teams with decent offensive potential are involved, often see a moderate number of runs scored. Without speci...
DeepSeek V3
52%
under 8.5
Pitching matchups favor both teams' staffs, and Yankee Stadium plays relatively neutral. Slight lean under due to typical mid-season pitchin...
Spread
ConsensusNew York Yankees -1.5 2/6
Claude Haiku 4.5
56%
New York Yankees -1.5
The Yankees' superior roster should produce a small but consistent edge. A -1.5 run line implies a 2+ run margin, which aligns with typical...
GPT-5 Mini
—
GPT-4o Mini
60%
New York Yankees
The Yankees' home advantage and superior lineup suggest they can cover the -1 spread. The Reds' road struggles and injury concerns further s...
Grok 4 Fast
57%
New York Yankees
Yankees projected as roughly 1.5 run favorites at home. Historical edges support a home spread lean despite absence of 2026-specific lineups...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
58%
New York Yankees -1.5
The New York Yankees, as the stronger home team historically, are often favored to win by more than one run against an average opponent like...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
52%
Cincinnati Reds
While the Yankees are favored to win, betting against the spread requires a margin of victory. Given the general competitiveness of MLB, it'...
DeepSeek V3
60%
Cincinnati Reds +1.5
Even if Yankees win, Reds are likely to keep it close. Spread covers ties, giving Reds extra margin.
First 5 innings
ConsensusNew York Yankees 5/5
Claude Haiku 4.5
58%
New York Yankees
Early-game advantage typically goes to the team with the stronger lineup and starting pitcher. The Yankees' batting order is deeper and more...
GPT-5 Mini
—
GPT-4o Mini
55%
New York Yankees
The Yankees' strong starting pitchers and home field advantage in the first five innings give them a slight edge. The Reds' inconsistent off...
Grok 4 Fast
55%
New York Yankees
Early game edge stays with the stronger home rotation and lineup. Yankees have shown solid first-five results in past seasons per training d...
Gemini 2.5 Flash
62%
New York Yankees
The first five innings heavily rely on starting pitching and early offensive performance. Given the historical strength of the Yankees' rota...
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
—
DeepSeek V3
53%
New York Yankees
Yankees tend to start strong at home, but starting pitchers for both sides are unknowns. Slight home advantage.
First five innings o4.5
Consensusover 1/1
Claude Haiku 4.5
—
GPT-5 Mini
—
GPT-4o Mini
—
Grok 4 Fast
—
Gemini 2.5 Flash
—
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
58%
over
The first five innings often set the tone for a game. With a moderate total expectation, it's plausible that a combined 5 runs or more will...
DeepSeek V3
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