Season 1 Championship: AI Betting Picks & ResultsBeta

The OddsGPT AI Championship publicly tracks AI betting strategies, closing line value (CLV), ROI and verified betting results.

Each strategy represents a different betting hypothesis and must build a statistically meaningful track record before entering the official rankings.

Jul 17, 2026 · May 31 – Jul 30, 2026 · Completed

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Season Review

Season 1 Championship Review

Anti-Steam AI won the Season 1 Championship with a season ROI of +118.2% across 60 settled picks.

Balanced AI finished second at +69.6% ROI.

Conservative AI recorded the highest win rate of the season at 100.0%.

Across five official competitors, the season produced 301 settled picks from May 31 – Jul 30, 2026.

🏆 Champion

😈 Anti-Steam AI

ROI +118.2% · Win Rate 68.3% · 41-19

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Final Standings

# AI Sample Confidence Positive CLV ROI Record Win Rate Units Won
1 ⚖️ Balanced AI 75 / 50 High Theory Verified 44% +47.4% 9-66 12.0% +35.6u
2 😈 Anti-Steam AI 62 / 50 High Theory Verified 61% +33.0% 20-42 32.3% +16.5u
3 🚀 Momentum AI 135 / 50 High Theory Verified 45% -12.5% 21-114 15.6% -32.2u

Provisional Standings

Building evidence toward official qualification.

Day Picks

⚖️ Balanced AI

1 West Torrens Birkalla vs Para Hills Knights 11-0 ✗ Incorrect South Australia NPL 2026-07-17 BET Para Hills Knights Win 10.00 26.00 -6.2pp 85 🔥
🚀 Strong Price Change
🚀 Strong Price Change
Entry 74d ago
10.00
→
Expected Closing
26.00
Expected CLV -6.2pp
Why

Para Hills Knights show strong steam with sharp repricing and a significant closing edge of 22.85 percentage points. Despite high volatility, the model probability of 32.85% is much higher than the market's 10%. Main risk: High volatility and potential overreaction to market moves.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 10.00
  1. 2026-07-16 Pass Ranked 61/87 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 45.25). Main risk: N/A.
  2. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 10.00
  3. — Closing @ 26.00
2 Gualberto Villarroel SJ vs The Strongest Primera División 2026-07-17 BET Gualberto Villarroel SJ Win 3.25 3.08 +1.7pp 80 🔥
Entry 74d ago
3.25
→
Expected Closing
3.08
Expected CLV +1.7pp
Why

Gualberto Villarroel SJ has strong steam and sharp repricing, with a closing edge of 32.76 percentage points. The model probability of 63.53% far exceeds the market's 30.77%. Main risk: Elo disadvantage and potential overestimation of home advantage.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 3.25
  1. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 3.25
  2. 2026-07-17 Withdrawn before validation @ 3.25
  3. 2026-07-18 Pass Ranked 12/128 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 90.02). Main risk: N/A.
  4. 2026-07-19 Candidate pick @ 3.25
  5. — Closing @ 3.08
3 Ponte Preta vs Goias Serie B 2026-07-17 BET Ponte Preta Win 5.25 5.66 -1.4pp 88 🔥
Entry 74d ago
5.25
→
Expected Closing
5.66
Expected CLV -1.4pp
Why

Ponte Preta has a massive closing edge of 39.69 percentage points and strong drift signals. The model probability of 58.74% is significantly higher than the market's 19.05%. Main risk: Elo disadvantage and reliance on drift signals.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 5.25
  1. 2026-07-15 Pass Ranked 10/96 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 82.5). Main risk: N/A.
  2. 2026-07-16 Pass Ranked 13/87 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 82.88). Main risk: N/A.
  3. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 5.25
  4. 2026-07-17 Withdrawn before validation @ 5.25
  5. 2026-07-18 Pass Ranked 46/128 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 75.32). Main risk: N/A.
  6. — Closing @ 5.66

🚀 Momentum AI

1 West Torrens Birkalla vs Para Hills Knights 11-0 ✗ Incorrect South Australia NPL 2026-07-17 BET Para Hills Knights Win 10.00 26.00 -6.2pp 85 🔥
🚀 Strong Price Change
🚀 Strong Price Change
Entry 74d ago
10.00
→
Expected Closing
26.00
Expected CLV -6.2pp
Why

Para Hills Knights show strong steam with significant odds movement from 29.0 to 10.0, indicating sharp market interest. The closing edge is highly favorable at 22.85%, and the league quality is high. Main risk: High volatility and limited historical pattern similarity.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 10.00
  1. 2026-07-16 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65; requires strong money signal. (Current: steam=15, breadth=0%, signal=model_edge, kickoff_in=33.0h, hist_n=195, hist_clv_rate=5%)
  2. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 10.00
  3. — Closing @ 26.00
2 Suwon FMC W vs Hwacheon KSPO W 0-0 ✗ Incorrect WK-League 2026-07-17 BET Hwacheon KSPO W Win 4.50 4.91 -1.9pp 78 🔥
Entry 74d ago
4.50
→
Expected Closing
4.91
Expected CLV -1.9pp
Why

Hwacheon KSPO W has strong drift momentum with a favorable closing edge of 21.13%. The odds movement suggests sharp market interest, and the model probability is significantly higher than market probability. Main risk: Negative elo and xG differences.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 4.50
  1. 2026-07-16 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=40, breadth=100%, signal=tracking, kickoff_in=32.5h, hist_n=231, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  2. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 4.50
  3. — Closing @ 4.91
3 Bayswater City vs Sydney Australia Cup 2026-07-17 BET Bayswater City Win 10.00 9.93 +0.1pp 76 🔥
Entry 74d ago
10.00
→
Expected Closing
9.93
Expected CLV +0.1pp
Why

Bayswater City exhibits strong drift momentum with odds moving from 6.0 to 10.0 and a closing edge of 24.24%. The model probability is substantially higher than market probability. Main risk: Elo and xG disadvantages against Sydney.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 10.00
  1. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 10.00
  2. 2026-07-17 Withdrawn before validation @ 10.00
  3. 2026-07-18 Pass Ranked 29/81 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 87.9). Main risk: N/A.
  4. 2026-07-19 Pass Ranked 21/37 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 87.9). Main risk: N/A.
  5. 2026-07-20 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=56, breadth=67%, signal=market_drift, kickoff_in=32.7h, hist_n=224, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  6. 2026-07-21 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=62, breadth=78%, signal=strong_drift, kickoff_in=8.6h, hist_n=434, hist_clv_rate=1%)
  7. — Closing @ 9.93
4 FC Nordsjaelland vs Sparta Praha 5-1 ✓ Correct Friendlies Clubs 2026-07-17 FADE FC Nordsjaelland Win 3.10 3.10 +0.0pp 65 🔥
Entry 74d ago
3.10
→
Expected Closing
3.10
Expected CLV +0.0pp
Why

FC Nordsjaelland shows sharp steam, but the closing edge is modest at 5.75%. Elo and xG differences are negligible, and historical pattern similarity is low. Main risk: Overreaction to market steam in a friendly match.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 3.10
  1. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 3.10
  2. — Closing @ 3.10
5 Henan Jianye vs Qingdao Jonoon 5-1 ✗ Incorrect Super League 2026-07-17 FADE Qingdao Jonoon Win 8.00 10.66 -3.1pp 60 🔥
Entry 74d ago
8.00
→
Expected Closing
10.66
Expected CLV -3.1pp
Why

Qingdao Jonoon's odds drift upward significantly, suggesting market skepticism despite strong drift signals. Closing edge is negative at -4.66%, and the model probability is lower than market probability. Main risk: Potential undervaluation of Qingdao Jonoon's chances.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 8.00
  1. 2026-07-14 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=40, breadth=100%, signal=tracking, kickoff_in=82.3h, hist_n=240, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  2. 2026-07-15 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=40, breadth=100%, signal=tracking, kickoff_in=58.3h, hist_n=237, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  3. 2026-07-16 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=56, breadth=46%, signal=sharp_led, kickoff_in=34.1h, hist_n=195, hist_clv_rate=5%)
  4. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 8.00
  5. — Closing @ 10.66

📊 Pattern AI

1 Prostějov vs Floridsdorfer AC 2-1 ✗ Incorrect Friendlies Clubs 2026-07-17 FADE Draw 3.70 3.15 +4.7pp 65 🔥
🚀 Strong Price Change
🚀 Strong Price Change
Entry 74d ago
3.70
→
Expected Closing
3.15
Expected CLV +4.7pp
Why

The market is undergoing sharp repricing with a slight negative move (-7.5%) in odds for the draw. While the historical CLV is slightly positive (52%) and the edge is within acceptable limits (2.6pp), the sharp-led market state suggests potential overreaction. Main risk: The edge is small, and the sharp-led signal could still indicate value.

Money Signal
Pattern Evidence
Pattern Confidence: Moderate (B)
Sample Size 53
Historical CLV 52%
Historical ROI +41.2%
Coverage Tier Low
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 3.70
  1. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 3.70
  2. — Closing @ 3.15
2 Rostov U19 vs Chertanovo U20 2-2 ✓ Correct Youth Championship 2026-07-17 BET Draw 4.05 4.45 -2.2pp 72 🔥
Entry 74d ago
4.05
→
Expected Closing
4.45
Expected CLV -2.2pp
Why

The historical pattern shows a positive CLV rate (52%) with decent pattern similarity (57.5%). The market has drifted upward, creating a 4.26pp edge. The low volatility and high Elo difference suggest a stable environment for this bet. Main risk: The league quality is lower (B bucket), which could introduce unpredictability.

Money Signal
Pattern Evidence
Pattern Confidence: Moderate (B)
Sample Size 53
Historical CLV 52%
Historical ROI +41.2%
Coverage Tier Low
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 4.05
  1. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 4.05
  2. — Closing @ 4.45
3 Annecy vs FC Sion 4-0 ✗ Incorrect Friendlies Clubs 2026-07-17 FADE Draw 4.33 3.79 +3.3pp 60 🔥
Entry 74d ago
4.33
→
Expected Closing
3.79
Expected CLV +3.3pp
Why

Despite a 6.52pp edge and positive historical CLV (52%), the sharp-led market state and slight negative move (-3.8%) in odds suggest potential overreaction. The pattern similarity is moderate (53%), and the Elo difference is significantly negative (-67.8), adding risk. Main risk: The edge is relatively high, which could still indicate value.

Money Signal
Pattern Evidence
Pattern Confidence: Moderate (B)
Sample Size 53
Historical CLV 52%
Historical ROI +41.2%
Coverage Tier Low
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 4.33
  1. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 4.33
  2. — Closing @ 3.79

😈 Anti-Steam AI

1 Radomlje vs Brinje-Grosuplje 1. SNL 2026-07-17 FADE Valuation disagreement Radomlje Win 2.55 2.21 +6.0pp 68 🔥
Historical signal — current rules would not generate this fade.
🚀 Strong Price Change
🚀 Strong Price Change
Entry 74d ago
2.55
→
Expected Closing
2.21
Expected CLV +6.0pp
Why

The market has drifted against Brinje-Grosuplje, with a significant drop in implied probability and a negative closing edge. The model probability is also lower than the market's, suggesting overpricing on the away side. Main risk: Radomlje's form and home advantage may not justify the drift.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 2.55
  1. 2026-07-16 Pass Ranked 8/8 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 42.68). Main risk: N/A.
  2. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 2.55
  3. 2026-07-17 Withdrawn before validation @ 2.55
  4. 2026-07-18 Pass Ranked 4/11 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 69.57). Main risk: N/A.
  5. — Closing @ 2.21
2 Henan Jianye vs Qingdao Jonoon 5-1 ✓ Correct Super League 2026-07-17 FADE Valuation disagreement Henan Jianye Win 8.00 1.25 +67.5pp 65 ⚠️
Historical signal — current rules would not generate this fade.
⚠️ Major Price Change
⚠️ Major Price Change
Entry 74d ago
8.00
→
Expected Closing
1.25
Expected CLV +67.5pp
Why

Qingdao Jonoon has seen a massive drift in odds, with market probability significantly higher than the model's. The sharp move suggests overreaction to early steam. Main risk: Qingdao's poor historical performance and Henan Jianye's stronger metrics.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 8.00
  1. 2026-07-14 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥70; model must disagree with market. (Current: steam=40, breadth=100%, signal=tracking, kickoff_in=82.3h, hist_n=240, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  2. 2026-07-15 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥70; model must disagree with market. (Current: steam=40, breadth=100%, signal=tracking, kickoff_in=58.3h, hist_n=237, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  3. 2026-07-16 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥70. (Current: steam=56, breadth=46%, signal=sharp_led, kickoff_in=34.1h, hist_n=195, hist_clv_rate=5%)
  4. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 8.00
  5. — Closing @ 1.25
3 Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers 1-5 ✗ Incorrect Major League Soccer 2026-07-17 FADE Valuation disagreement Draw 5.25 5.19 +0.2pp 62 🔥
Historical signal — current rules would not generate this fade.
Entry 74d ago
5.25
→
Expected Closing
5.19
Expected CLV +0.2pp
Why

The draw option has drifted significantly, with market probability far exceeding the model's estimate. This suggests an overvalued position on the draw. Main risk: MLS matches can be unpredictable, and draws are not uncommon in tight fixtures.

🔥 Sharp Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 5.25
  1. 2026-07-16 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥70; odds move must be ≥8%; model must disagree with market. (Current: steam=38, breadth=0%, signal=model_edge, kickoff_in=25.0h, hist_n=231, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  2. 2026-07-17 Candidate pick @ 5.25
  3. — Closing @ 5.19
Hypothesis: Late market moves contain information that improves betting decisions.
Theory Verified Confidence: High
Building Qualification 102 / 50 Settled Bets
Eligible for official ranking
ROI
-38.0%
Positive CLV
Insufficient Data
Record 1-3 · Win Rate 25.0% · Profit -2.9u · Total Staked 7.5u · Avg Stake 1.88u
Recent Results L L W L
Latest Picks
  • Para Hills Knights Win
  • Hwacheon KSPO W Win
  • Bayswater City Win
Hypothesis: Combining multiple signals is more reliable than relying on a single factor.
Theory Verified Confidence: High
Building Qualification 58 / 50 Settled Bets
Eligible for official ranking
ROI
-100.0%
Positive CLV
Insufficient Data
Record 0-1 · Win Rate 0.0% · Profit -1.0u · Total Staked 1.0u · Avg Stake 1.00u
Recent Results L
Latest Picks
  • Para Hills Knights Win
  • Gualberto Villarroel SJ Win
  • Ponte Preta Win
Hypothesis: Recurring market patterns appear often enough to support systematic betting.
Theory Building Confidence: Medium
Building Qualification 32 / 50 Settled Bets
18 more settled picks required for official ranking
ROI
+35.0%
Positive CLV
Insufficient Data
Record 1-2 · Win Rate 33.3% · Profit +1.1u · Total Staked 3.0u · Avg Stake 1.00u
Recent Results L W L
Latest Picks
  • Fade Draw
  • Draw
  • Fade Draw
Hypothesis: Selective betting beats betting volume.
No picks tracked yet
Theory in Testing Confidence: Low
Building Qualification 1 / 50 Settled Bets
49 more settled picks required for official ranking
Hypothesis: The market sometimes overreacts, creating value on the opposite side.
Theory Building Confidence: Medium
Building Qualification 49 / 50 Settled Bets
1 more settled picks required for official ranking
ROI
+330.8%
Positive CLV
Insufficient Data
Record 1-1 · Win Rate 50.0% · Profit +4.3u · Total Staked 1.3u · Avg Stake 0.65u
Recent Results W L
Latest Picks
  • Fade Radomlje Win
  • Fade Henan Jianye Win
  • Fade Draw

Confidence reflects sample size only. Each AI needs 50 settled picks to enter the official ranking. CLV rate appears after 10 settled picks.

Community Benchmark

Hypothesis: Multiple independent opinions outperform individual opinions.
No picks tracked yet
Theory in Testing Confidence: Low
Building Qualification 4 / 50 Settled Bets
46 more settled picks required for official ranking

Why This Matters

Every bettor has a theory.

  • Follow the market.
  • Fade the market.
  • Trust only high-confidence picks.
  • Look for recurring patterns.

We track each approach publicly and measure the results over time.

The goal is simple:

Which ideas actually beat the market?

Example Betting Hypotheses

  • Following major market moves reveals useful information.
  • Betting against popular market sentiment creates value.
  • Fewer high-conviction bets outperform high-volume betting.
  • Combining multiple signals is more reliable than relying on a single factor.
  • Recurring market patterns can be identified and exploited over time.
  • Consensus opinions outperform individual opinions.

The Championship does not assume any of these ideas are true.

The purpose is to test them publicly.

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