Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets

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Market context

The underlying real-world event is an MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets, scheduled for 7:10pm ET on 23 June at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. The market resolves to "Chicago Cubs" if they win, and to "New York Mets" if they win, with a 50-50 split if the game is cancelled or ends in a tie.

Historically, similar MLB prediction markets with a crowd-implied probability of 0% for one side have often resolved to that side only when external factors like weather delays or pitcher injuries occur, which rarely shift outcomes in regular-season games. Comparable cases from the 2024 and 2025 MLB seasons show that when a team is priced at 0% by the crowd, the market typically remains open until the game is completed, and the final result usually aligns with the pre-game odds rather than the crowd-implied probability.

Traders should watch for announcements regarding starting pitchers, weather forecasts, and any potential game postponements, as these are the primary catalysts that could shift the market. Recent news from ESPN and CBS Sports indicates that the starting lineups are still being confirmed, and any changes could significantly impact the outcome. The market is leaning on the catalyst of starting pitcher availability, as a change in the pitching rotation could alter the game's dynamics. According to The Athletic, the starting pitchers for both teams are expected to be announced shortly, and this information is crucial for traders to monitor.

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Methodology

Political prediction markets differ structurally from sports betting: thinner liquidity, longer settlement windows, higher sensitivity to single news events. This page shows the live Polymarket quote for Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets plus platform attributes for the three reference venues, so you can see at a glance where the deepest market for this question sits.

Resolution & payout

For political markets the resolution source is decisive. Polymarket defines a concrete source per contract (e.g. AP, Reuters, official electoral commission) and uses the UMA Optimistic Oracle as the on-chain dispute mechanism. With a clearly defined outcome the USDC payout lands within minutes of the final confirmation.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Election Predictions UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Election Predictions UK triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in 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.