Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers

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Market context

Polymarket has this contract at 16% YES, so the market is pricing Cleveland as a clear underdog against Detroit before first pitch. On Polygon, the usual USDC-settled conditional-token mechanics mean the price reflects a live estimate of whether the Guardians, not the Tigers, will be the official winner once the game is completed and graded by the recognised final result.

That low single-digit-to-teens pricing is consistent with a matchup where the field and form still lean Detroit, but recent results matter. The Guardians beat the Tigers 8-2 on Monday, with José Ramírez driving the offence, before the teams played again on Tuesday night. In practical terms, traders often read a price like this as a blend of team strength, venue, and short-run performance rather than a straight win/loss forecast.

The main catalysts are line-up and pitching announcements, plus any weather or postponement risk that could keep the token open beyond the scheduled window. ESPN’s recent game coverage shows the series is in motion, and MLB.com’s Tigers standings page is the cleanest reference for current context on Detroit’s place in the table. If the game is delayed, suspended, or rescheduled, the contract stays open until the official result lands; if there is no make-up game or a tie, it resolves 50-50.

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Methodology

This page reviews Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers across five venues. We show live odds for Polymarket-based markets (sourced from the Polygon order book); for other venues we list platform attributes, since the comparable contracts are not exposed via a public API on every venue. Every CTA points at PolyGram — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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?

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