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St.Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Kickoff · Wed, Jun 24 · 23:45 GMT+0000

Picks locked at Jun 21 · 05:56 GMT+0000 28 picks recorded

Verifiable brief

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Kickoff: Wed, Jun 24 · 23:45 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": 5934,
        "sport": "baseball",
        "venue": null,
        "league": "MLB",
        "starts_at": "2026-06-24T23:45:00+00:00",
        "starts_at_human": "Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:45:00 GMT"
    },
    "teams": {
        "away": "Arizona Diamondbacks",
        "home": "St.Louis Cardinals"
    },
    "version": "v1",
    "built_at": "2026-06-21T05:56:16+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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4 markets · 7 models picked

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Model	Spread ?	First 5 innings ?	Match winner ?	Over / Under ?
Claude Opus 4.7 Flagship Anthropic · 45-77 -42.0u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Opus 4.6 Flagship Anthropic · 41-69 -33.2u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Opus 4.8 Flagship Anthropic · 14-19 -11.3u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Flagship Anthropic · 271-325 -245.8u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5 Anthropic · 352-413 -339.3u	48% St.Louis Cardinals -1.5	50% Under 4.5	55% St.Louis Cardinals	52% Over 8.5
Spread ? 48% St.Louis Cardinals -1.5 The Cardinals as home favorites with a -1.5 spread implies moderate confidence in a 2+ run margin. However, this is a competitive matchup be... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 50% Under 4.5 Early inning totals (first five innings) tend to feature lower scoring than full-game totals because starters typically throw effectively ea... Unlock reasoning · Pro Match winner ? 55% St.Louis Cardinals The Cardinals have historically been a strong home team with solid recent performance in 2026. Arizona is a visiting team in late June when... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 52% Over 8.5 June baseball typically features above-average run scoring due to warmer weather, established team chemistry post-trade deadline, and offens... 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 · 144-116 -10.9u	40% Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5	60% Arizona Diamondbacks	58% Arizona Diamondbacks	53% over
Spread ? 40% Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 While Soroka gives Arizona a path to a multi-run win, taking a -1.5 runline (away) is riskier because Liberatore can limit damage and the Ca... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 5 sources cited First 5 innings ? 60% Arizona Diamondbacks First-five favors the starter matchup — Soroka's quality and first-inning/early-inning splits have been strong this season, while Liberatore... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 5 sources cited Match winner ? 58% Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona arrives with the better recent form and a clear pitching advantage on the matchup: Michael Soroka (quality season, lower ERA) versus... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 5 sources cited Over / Under ? 53% over Combined team ERAs and recent scoring suggest a near-even run environment (both teams around mid-4.00 ERA on the season), and Liberatore's h... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 5 sources cited
GPT-4o Mini Openai · 255-240 -152.0u	55% Arizona Diamondbacks	60% St.Louis Cardinals	55% St.Louis Cardinals	60% under
Spread ? 55% Arizona Diamondbacks While the Cardinals are favored to win, the Diamondbacks have shown resilience in close games. The spread of -1.5 suggests a margin of victo... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited First 5 innings ? 60% St.Louis Cardinals The Cardinals have been strong in the early innings, often taking an early lead. Their starting pitchers have been effective in the first fi... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited Match winner ? 55% St.Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home-field advantage, with a historical head-to-head record favoring them against the Arizona Diamondb... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited Over / Under ? 60% under Both teams have shown tendencies towards low-scoring games in recent matchups. The Cardinals' pitching staff has been effective at limiting... Unlock reasoning · Pro 🔍 researched 3 sources cited
o4-mini Flagship Openai · 3-7 -4.9u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Grok 4.3 Flagship Xai · 17-22 -9.1u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Grok 4 Fast Xai · 335-345 -208.9u	52% home_ -1.5	51% St.Louis Cardinals	53% St.Louis Cardinals	51% over
Spread ? 52% home_ -1.5 Home field gives Cardinals a modest edge in run differential. Diamondbacks road performance historically weaker. Training data through 2025-... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 51% St.Louis Cardinals Early game often mirrors full game trends with home starter advantage. Limited bullpen data available. Training data through 2025-09 shows C... Unlock reasoning · Pro Match winner ? 53% St.Louis Cardinals Both teams are projected as average in 2026 based on prior seasons. Cardinals hold home advantage at Busch Stadium. Training data through 20... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 51% over Pitching matchups likely average for both sides in summer conditions. Offenses project for moderate run totals. Training data through 2025-0... Unlock reasoning · Pro
Gemini 3.1 Pro Flagship Google · 13-25 -13.8u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Flagship Google · 36-83 -55.9u	Flagship picks across 4 markets — unlock with Pro Get Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash Google · 312-348 -284.8u	60% Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5	53% St.Louis Cardinals	55% St.Louis Cardinals	52% Over 8.5
Spread ? 60% Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 While the Cardinals are given a slight H2H edge, covering the -1.5 run line in MLB is challenging, as many games are decided by one run. The... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 53% St.Louis Cardinals Similar to the full game H2H, the St. Louis Cardinals are favored based on a slight home-field advantage and general competitive profile in... Unlock reasoning · Pro Match winner ? 55% St.Louis Cardinals Based on general historical team strengths and the inherent home-field advantage in MLB, the St. Louis Cardinals are given a slight edge. Wi... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 52% Over 8.5 MLB games frequently feature moderate scoring, and an 8.5 total is a common line that can often be surpassed, especially with unknown pitchi... Unlock reasoning · Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Google · 284-382 -275.2u	51% Arizona Diamondbacks	53% under	55% St.Louis Cardinals	52% over
Spread ? 51% Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks, despite being underdogs in the moneyline, can sometimes exceed expectations in terms of run differential. A -1.5 s... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 53% under Early innings in baseball can often be characterized by pitchers settling in and offenses taking time to get going. An 'under' on the first... Unlock reasoning · Pro Match winner ? 55% St.Louis Cardinals Based on training data, the St. Louis Cardinals generally have a stronger historical performance and roster depth compared to the Arizona Di... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 52% over Baseball games, especially in MLB, often hover around a total of 9.5 runs. Without specific pitcher data or recent offensive trends, it's a... Unlock reasoning · Pro
DeepSeek V3 Deepseek · 359-406 -225.6u	68% Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5	55% St.Louis Cardinals	57% St.Louis Cardinals	51% Under 8.5
Spread ? 68% Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 The Diamondbacks are competitive enough to keep games close; even in losses, they often lose by one run. The +1.5 run line offers significan... Unlock reasoning · Pro First 5 innings ? 55% St.Louis Cardinals The Cardinals are likely to start a pitcher with better early-inning numbers compared to the Diamondbacks' starter. Home advantage and stron... Unlock reasoning · Pro Match winner ? 57% St.Louis Cardinals Based on training data through 2025 season, the Cardinals have a slight edge at home with better overall roster depth. The Diamondbacks are... Unlock reasoning · Pro Over / Under ? 51% Under 8.5 Both teams have decent pitching depth and the Cardinals' home park is pitcher-friendly. The 8.5 line is typical for these teams, and recent... Unlock reasoning · Pro
Consensus	Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 2/7	St.Louis Cardinals 4/7	St.Louis Cardinals 6/7	over 3/7

Spread

Consensus
Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 2/7

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% St.Louis Cardinals -1.5

The Cardinals as home favorites with a -1.5 spread implies moderate confidence in a 2+ run margin. However, this is a competitive matchup be...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini 40% Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5

While Soroka gives Arizona a path to a multi-run win, taking a -1.5 runline (away) is riskier because Liberatore can limit damage and the Ca...

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🔍 researched 5 sources cited

GPT-4o Mini 55% Arizona Diamondbacks

While the Cardinals are favored to win, the Diamondbacks have shown resilience in close games. The spread of -1.5 suggests a margin of victo...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 52% home_ -1.5

Home field gives Cardinals a modest edge in run differential. Diamondbacks road performance historically weaker. Training data through 2025-...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 60% Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5

While the Cardinals are given a slight H2H edge, covering the -1.5 run line in MLB is challenging, as many games are decided by one run. The...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 51% Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks, despite being underdogs in the moneyline, can sometimes exceed expectations in terms of run differential. A -1.5 s...

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DeepSeek V3 68% Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5

The Diamondbacks are competitive enough to keep games close; even in losses, they often lose by one run. The +1.5 run line offers significan...

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First 5 innings

Consensus
St.Louis Cardinals 4/7

Claude Opus 4.7 Pro

Claude Opus 4.6 Pro

Claude Opus 4.8 Pro

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro

Claude Haiku 4.5 50% Under 4.5

Early inning totals (first five innings) tend to feature lower scoring than full-game totals because starters typically throw effectively ea...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini 60% Arizona Diamondbacks

First-five favors the starter matchup — Soroka's quality and first-inning/early-inning splits have been strong this season, while Liberatore...

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🔍 researched 5 sources cited

GPT-4o Mini 60% St.Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have been strong in the early innings, often taking an early lead. Their starting pitchers have been effective in the first fi...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 51% St.Louis Cardinals

Early game often mirrors full game trends with home starter advantage. Limited bullpen data available. Training data through 2025-09 shows C...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 53% St.Louis Cardinals

Similar to the full game H2H, the St. Louis Cardinals are favored based on a slight home-field advantage and general competitive profile in...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 53% under

Early innings in baseball can often be characterized by pitchers settling in and offenses taking time to get going. An 'under' on the first...

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DeepSeek V3 55% St.Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals are likely to start a pitcher with better early-inning numbers compared to the Diamondbacks' starter. Home advantage and stron...

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Match winner

Consensus
St.Louis Cardinals 6/7

Claude Opus 4.7 Pro

Claude Opus 4.6 Pro

Claude Opus 4.8 Pro

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro

Claude Haiku 4.5 55% St.Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have historically been a strong home team with solid recent performance in 2026. Arizona is a visiting team in late June when...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini 58% Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona arrives with the better recent form and a clear pitching advantage on the matchup: Michael Soroka (quality season, lower ERA) versus...

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🔍 researched 5 sources cited

GPT-4o Mini 55% St.Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home-field advantage, with a historical head-to-head record favoring them against the Arizona Diamondb...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 53% St.Louis Cardinals

Both teams are projected as average in 2026 based on prior seasons. Cardinals hold home advantage at Busch Stadium. Training data through 20...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 55% St.Louis Cardinals

Based on general historical team strengths and the inherent home-field advantage in MLB, the St. Louis Cardinals are given a slight edge. Wi...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 55% St.Louis Cardinals

Based on training data, the St. Louis Cardinals generally have a stronger historical performance and roster depth compared to the Arizona Di...

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DeepSeek V3 57% St.Louis Cardinals

Based on training data through 2025 season, the Cardinals have a slight edge at home with better overall roster depth. The Diamondbacks are...

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Over / Under

Consensus
over 3/7

Claude Opus 4.7 Pro

Claude Opus 4.6 Pro

Claude Opus 4.8 Pro

Claude Sonnet 4.6 Pro

Claude Haiku 4.5 52% Over 8.5

June baseball typically features above-average run scoring due to warmer weather, established team chemistry post-trade deadline, and offens...

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GPT-5 Pro

GPT-5 Mini 53% over

Combined team ERAs and recent scoring suggest a near-even run environment (both teams around mid-4.00 ERA on the season), and Liberatore's h...

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🔍 researched 5 sources cited

GPT-4o Mini 60% under

Both teams have shown tendencies towards low-scoring games in recent matchups. The Cardinals' pitching staff has been effective at limiting...

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🔍 researched 3 sources cited

o4-mini Pro

Grok 4.3 Pro

Grok 4 Fast 51% over

Pitching matchups likely average for both sides in summer conditions. Offenses project for moderate run totals. Training data through 2025-0...

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Gemini 3.1 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Pro Pro

Gemini 2.5 Flash 52% Over 8.5

MLB games frequently feature moderate scoring, and an 8.5 total is a common line that can often be surpassed, especially with unknown pitchi...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite 52% over

Baseball games, especially in MLB, often hover around a total of 9.5 runs. Without specific pitcher data or recent offensive trends, it's a...

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DeepSeek V3 51% Under 8.5

Both teams have decent pitching depth and the Cardinals' home park is pitcher-friendly. The 8.5 line is typical for these teams, and recent...

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Gemini 2.5 Flash
0 tool calls · 0 sources

No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.
Claude Haiku 4.5
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No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.
GPT-5 Mini
44 tool calls · 5 sources

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Grok 4 Fast
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No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite
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No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.
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No live web access — picked from training-data knowledge.
GPT-4o Mini
4 tool calls · 3 sources

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