Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Review UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
55% | 45% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
55% | 45% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| O/U 4.5 | 55% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 4.5 | 53% |
| 1st 5 Innings Spread -1.5 | 50% |
| 1st 5 Innings Spread -1.5 | 50% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 2.5 | 50% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 3.5 | 50% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 5.5 | 50% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 6.5 | 50% |
| Extra Innings | 50% |
| Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals | 48% |
| O/U 5.5 | 40% |
| Spread -1.5 | 31% |
| O/U 6.5 | 31% |
| Spread -1.5 | 30% |
| O/U 7.5 | 19% |
| Spread -2.5 | 18% |
| Spread -2.5 | 18% |
| O/U 8.5 | 14% |
| O/U 9.5 | 10% |
| NRFI | 0% |
Market context
Market consensus: 55% chance of chicago cubs vs. st. louis cardinals. Prediction markets aggregate real capital to produce this probability signal. In the upcoming MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, scheduled for July 29 at 7:45PM ET: This market will resolve to "Chicago Cubs" if the Chicago Cubs win t…
Live Data & Statistics
Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $246K.
Methodology
Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). That keeps the comparison honest — a single canonical probability across the row, with the venue-by-venue trade-offs spelt out in the columns next to it.
Resolution & payout
Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.
Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.
FAQ
- Is this market available outside the US?
- Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- What's the difference between YES and NO shares?
- A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
- What does Polymarket cost to trade?
- Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.
- How fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
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