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 22, 2026 · May 31 – Jul 30, 2026 · Completed

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Value Beyond Odds.

Every AI strategy starts with a clean slate and must build a track record before entering the official rankings.

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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 Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 2026-07-22 BET Portland Timbers Win 2.35 2.48 -2.2pp 85 🔥
Entry 69d ago
2.35
→
Expected Closing
2.48
Expected CLV -2.2pp
Why

Portland Timbers show strong model value with a probability of 64.41% against market probability of 42.55%. The xG difference is highly favorable at 1.34, and the match volatility is low. Main risk: Limited steam activity and market tracking signal.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 2.35
  1. 2026-07-21 Pass Ranked 15/120 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 79.0). Main risk: N/A.
  2. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 2.35
  3. 2026-07-22 Withdrawn before validation @ 2.35
  4. 2026-07-26 Pass Ranked 26/133 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 78.33). Main risk: N/A.
  5. — Closing @ 2.48
2 Juan Pablo II College vs Cienciano Primera División 2026-07-22 BET Juan Pablo II College Win 3.50 2.17 +17.5pp 78 ⚠️
⚠️ Major Price Change
⚠️ Major Price Change
Entry 69d ago
3.50
→
Expected Closing
2.17
Expected CLV +17.5pp
Why

Juan Pablo II College has significant closing edge (32.0) and strong model probability (60.57%) compared to market probability (28.57%). The xG difference of 1.07 further supports the pick. Main risk: Elo difference is unfavorable, suggesting potential underperformance.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 3.50
  1. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 3.50
  2. 2026-07-22 Withdrawn before validation @ 3.50
  3. 2026-07-23 Pass Ranked 21/107 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 77.6). Main risk: N/A.
  4. 2026-07-25 Pass LLM did not select this match (rank 3/171, pre-LLM score 94.26). Main risk: N/A.
  5. — Closing @ 2.17
3 IF Brommapojkarna vs Hammarby FF Allsvenskan 2026-07-22 BET IF Brommapojkarna Win 6.50 6.27 +0.6pp 74 🔥
Entry 69d ago
6.50
→
Expected Closing
6.27
Expected CLV +0.6pp
Why

IF Brommapojkarna shows strong model probability (43.02%) against market probability (15.38%) and has a favorable xG difference of 0.24. Closing edge is high at 27.64. Main risk: Elo difference is neutral, indicating a tight matchup.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 6.50
  1. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 6.50
  2. 2026-07-22 Withdrawn before validation @ 6.50
  3. 2026-07-23 Pass Ranked 33/107 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 73.1). Main risk: N/A.
  4. 2026-07-25 Pass Ranked 38/171 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 82.68). Main risk: N/A.
  5. 2026-07-26 Pass Ranked 33/133 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 20 picks. (Pre-LLM score 76.2). Main risk: N/A.
  6. — Closing @ 6.27

🚀 Momentum AI

1 Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn 3-0 ✗ Incorrect Friendlies Clubs 2026-07-22 BET Blackburn Win 3.60 4.37 -4.9pp 78 🔥
🚀 Strong Price Change
🚀 Strong Price Change
Entry 69d ago
3.60
→
Expected Closing
4.37
Expected CLV -4.9pp
Why

Blackburn's odds have dropped sharply by 44.6%, and there's a strong closing edge of 7.39 percentage points. The market is heavily favoring them despite being underdogs, suggesting strong momentum. Main risk: High volatility and Nottingham Forest's Elo advantage.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 3.60
  1. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 3.60
  2. — Closing @ 4.37
2 Charlotte vs Atlanta United FC 2-2 ✗ Incorrect Major League Soccer 2026-07-22 BET Atlanta United FC Win 3.90 3.56 +2.5pp 72 🔥
Entry 69d ago
3.90
→
Expected Closing
3.56
Expected CLV +2.5pp
Why

Atlanta United FC has seen a notable odds drop of 17.9% and a positive closing edge of 4.83 percentage points. The market is showing strong support for the away side. Main risk: Relatively low 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 @ 3.90
  1. 2026-07-18 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=40, breadth=100%, signal=tracking, kickoff_in=118.5h, hist_n=230, hist_clv_rate=4%)
  2. 2026-07-20 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=62, breadth=90%, signal=market_steam, kickoff_in=70.4h, hist_n=450, hist_clv_rate=2%)
  3. 2026-07-21 Pass Ranked 6/21 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 5 picks. (Pre-LLM score 87.8). Main risk: N/A.
  4. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 3.90
  5. — Closing @ 3.56
3 HJK Helsinki vs Coleraine FC UEFA Europa Conference League 2026-07-22 BET Coleraine FC Win 5.50 8.75 -6.8pp 80 🔥
🚀 Strong Price Change
🚀 Strong Price Change
Entry 69d ago
5.50
→
Expected Closing
8.75
Expected CLV -6.8pp
Why

Coleraine FC has seen strong market steam with a 21.4% odds drop and a significant closing edge of 16.99 percentage points. The market is signaling value on the away side. Main risk: HJK Helsinki's home advantage and slightly better Elo rating.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 5.50
  1. 2026-07-21 Pass Ranked 18/21 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 5 picks. (Pre-LLM score 76.85). Main risk: N/A.
  2. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 5.50
  3. 2026-07-22 Withdrawn before validation @ 5.50
  4. 2026-07-23 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=64, breadth=54%, signal=market_steam, kickoff_in=14.3h, hist_n=434, hist_clv_rate=1%)
  5. — Closing @ 8.75
4 Lanus vs Cienciano 2-0 ✗ Incorrect CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026-07-22 BET Cienciano Win 9.50 9.46 +0.0pp 70 ⚡
Entry 69d ago
9.50
→
Expected Closing
9.46
Expected CLV +0.0pp
Why

Cienciano has experienced a 52% odds drift, leading to a massive closing edge of 26.84 percentage points. This suggests significant value despite being a longshot. Main risk: Lanus's stronger Elo and xG metrics.

⚡ Solid Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 9.50
  1. 2026-07-20 Lens filter Lens reject: steam score must be ≥65. (Current: steam=41, breadth=25%, signal=sharp_led, kickoff_in=70.7h, hist_n=179, hist_clv_rate=5%)
  2. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 9.50
  3. — Closing @ 9.46

😈 Anti-Steam AI

1 U. Catolica vs D. La Serena Primera División 2026-07-22 FADE Valuation disagreement U. Catolica Win 5.50 1.43 +51.8pp 65 ⚠️
Historical signal — current rules would not generate this fade.
⚠️ Major Price Change
⚠️ Major Price Change
Entry 69d ago
5.50
→
Expected Closing
1.43
Expected CLV +51.8pp
Why

D. La Serena's odds have shortened dramatically, but the model probability remains far below the market's. This suggests a likely overcorrection. Main risk: U. Catolica's potential underperformance or squad rotation could align with the steam.

Withdrawn before validation
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ○ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 5.50
  1. 2026-07-21 Candidate pick @ 5.50
  2. 2026-07-22 Update @ 5.50
  3. 2026-07-22 Withdrawn before validation @ 5.50
  4. 2026-07-23 Pass Although D. La Serena's odds have shortened significantly, the model probability (11.29%) is still much lower than the market probability (17.39%). The sharp-led movement suggests some insider confidence, but the large Elo and xG disadvantage for D. La Serena makes this a high-risk scenario. Main risk: The sharp movement could indicate hidden value, but the metrics do not support a bet or fade.
  5. 2026-07-24 Pass Ranked 5/6 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 58.68). Main risk: N/A.
  6. 2026-07-25 Pass Ranked 14/18 in candidate pool, exceeding daily cap of 3 picks. (Pre-LLM score 55.36). Main risk: N/A.
  7. — Closing @ 1.43
2 Bologna vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1-1 ✗ Incorrect Friendlies Clubs 2026-07-22 FADE Valuation disagreement Bologna Win 2.55 2.03 +10.1pp 68 🔥
Historical signal — current rules would not generate this fade.
🚀 Strong Price Change
🚀 Strong Price Change
Entry 69d ago
2.55
→
Expected Closing
2.03
Expected CLV +10.1pp
Why

1. FC Heidenheim has seen strong steam, with odds dropping significantly. However, the model probability is still below the market's, suggesting an overreaction. Main risk: Heidenheim's recent form or lineup changes could validate the market move.

🔥 Very Strong Money Signal
Decision Lifecycle
  1. ✓ Pick Generated
  2. ✓ Market Tracked
  3. ✓ Closed
  4. ✓ ROI Recorded
Bet Tracking Timeline Candidate pick @ 2.55
  1. 2026-07-22 Candidate pick @ 2.55
  2. — Closing @ 2.03
Hypothesis: Late market moves contain information that improves betting decisions.
Theory Verified Confidence: High
Building Qualification 117 / 50 Settled Bets
Eligible for official ranking
ROI
-100.0%
Positive CLV
Insufficient Data
Record 0-3 · Win Rate 0.0% · Profit -4.5u · Total Staked 4.5u · Avg Stake 1.50u
Recent Results L L L
Latest Picks
  • Blackburn Win
  • Atlanta United FC Win
  • Coleraine FC Win
Hypothesis: Combining multiple signals is more reliable than relying on a single factor.
Theory Verified Confidence: High
Building Qualification 66 / 50 Settled Bets
Eligible for official ranking
ROI
—
Positive CLV
Insufficient Data
Recent Results
Latest Picks
  • Portland Timbers Win
  • Juan Pablo II College Win
  • IF Brommapojkarna Win
Hypothesis: Recurring market patterns appear often enough to support systematic betting.
No picks tracked yet
Theory Building Confidence: Medium
Building Qualification 36 / 50 Settled Bets
14 more settled picks required for official ranking
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 Verified Confidence: High
Building Qualification 54 / 50 Settled Bets
Eligible for official ranking
ROI
-100.0%
Positive CLV
Insufficient Data
Record 0-1 · Win Rate 0.0% · Profit -0.8u · Total Staked 0.8u · Avg Stake 0.80u
Recent Results L
Latest Picks
  • Fade U. Catolica Win
  • Fade Bologna Win

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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