New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers

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The New York Yankees face the Detroit Tigers in a crucial MLB game tonight at 6:40PM ET, with the Yankees currently holding a 46% crowd-implied probability of winning. This matchup pits the Tigers, who sit at 34-45 this season after a narrow Tuesday loss, against the Yankees, who are favoured by moneyline odds of -136 compared to the Tigers' +113[1][2]. On Polymarket, this contract trades on Polygon using USDC, where conditional tokens lock the outcome to either "New York Yankees" or "Detroit Tigers" based on the official final statistics recognised by the governing body[3].

Historically, similar mid-season games where a team with a sub-50 win record faces a stronger opponent often see the underdog's probability hover near the 45-50% range, reflecting the volatility of pitching matchups rather than pure season records. In comparable cases, such as the Tigers' recent 2-0 lead that ultimately collapsed, the market frequently adjusts sharply once the probable pitchers, like R. Weathers for the Yankees and T. Skubal for the Tigers, confirm their lineups[1][3]. The current 46% figure suggests traders are weighing Skubal's recent form against the Yankees' offensive depth, a dynamic that has previously swung outcomes in tight contests.

Traders should monitor the final pitching announcements and any weather updates for the Detroit venue, as these dependencies directly impact the USDC settlement value. Recent forecasts indicate a high probability of rain, which could delay the game or alter the pitching rotation, a catalyst that has previously shifted odds by over 5% in similar MLB markets[5]. Additionally, the total is set at 7 runs, meaning any shift in the offensive lineups or defensive strategies could influence the spread and moneyline, requiring close attention to the box score updates as the game progresses[1][4].

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket Scam?, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

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On Polymarket Scam?, 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.

Is this market available outside the US?

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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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket Scam? 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.