Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

Platform comparison

Market context

The Detroit Tigers face the New York Yankees tonight at 7:05pm ET in a crucial MLB matchup, with the Tigers currently priced as the underdog. On Polymarket, this contract sits at 45% for a Tigers win, implying the Yankees hold a 55% edge in the eyes of the market. The trade is settled in USDC on the Polygon network, where conditional tokens lock the outcome until the game concludes or is officially resolved by the governing body.

Historically, similar 45–55 splits in MLB home games have often swung toward the underdog when the favourite shows recent vulnerability. The Yankees are 1–4 in their last five games and 1–4 against the spread, a pattern that mirrors past scenarios where market confidence in the favourite eroded mid-season [2]. In comparable cases, the implied probability of 45% for the underdog has frequently translated into actual wins when the favourite’s form dips, suggesting the market may be underpricing the Tigers’ chance.

Traders should monitor the Yankees’ starting pitcher announcement and any late injury updates before the 7:05pm ET start, as these are key catalysts for line movement. Recent analysis from FanDuel notes the Yankees are favoured at -142 with a 55.8% win probability, but their poor recent form could shift the odds if the Tigers’ bullpen remains strong [1]. The over is also 19–16–2 this season when the Yankees are favourites at home, adding another layer to watch for total-run dependencies [5].

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Methodology

We track Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

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

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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.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.