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Spolytics Research Note: 2026-09-08 Coverage

For September 8, 2026, the model generated estimates across 21 games, consisting of 15 MLB games and 6 UCL games. This note outlines the highest calculated probability outputs alongside historical calibration tracking.

Probabilities computed that day

  • Villarreal at Borussia Dortmund

    UCL · Borussia Dortmund 1골 이상 득점 · 1+ Goals

    91.0%
  • LASK Linz at AEK Athens

    UCL · Both 총 2골 이상 · O 1.5

    86.0%
  • Los Angeles Angels at Boston Red Sox

    MLB · Boston Red Sox 홈 +1.5 · Run Line

    81.0%
  • Colorado Rockies at New York Yankees

    MLB · New York Yankees 홈 +1.5 · Run Line

    80.0%

Top Probabilities and Model Outputs

In the UCL, the model calculated a 91.0% probability for Borussia Dortmund 1+ Goals against Villarreal, driven by an expected goals figure of 2.42. For LASK Linz at AEK Athens, a Poisson model derived an 86.0% probability for Over 1.5 total goals based on a combined expected goals total of 3.45. In MLB action, Boston Red Sox Home +1.5 Run Line against Los Angeles Angels yielded an 81.0% probability, derived from expected runs of 3.7 versus 4.1 and Skellam distribution calculations for multi-run margins. Similarly, New York Yankees Home +1.5 Run Line against Colorado Rockies recorded an 80.0% probability, with expected runs of 4.1 versus 4.4 evaluated under the Skellam distribution framework.

Model Methodology and Historical Performance

Calculations integrate data from public stats APIs to form base rates with capped adjustments, refined over 21 days of daily refitting logged. Performance tracking across 36648 graded samples displays a Brier score of 0.201 and a hit rate of 69.2%. The Brier score quantifies probability calibration accuracy, where a lower score reflects superior accuracy.

Today's evaluations cover 21 fixtures across MLB and UCL based on current statistical inputs. All generated figures represent probability estimates with associated variance rather than definitive predictions.