Knicks vs. 76ers

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Market context

The New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers on 8 May at 7:00 PM ET in what appears to be a playoff matchup, with settlement occurring at 23:00 UTC that same day. On Polymarket, this contract currently reflects 100% implied probability for resolution, suggesting traders are pricing near-certainty that the game will occur and conclude within the settlement window. The USDC-denominated conditional tokens on Polygon are trading at extremes, indicating minimal perceived ambiguity around game completion.

Historical precedent from recent NBA playoff seasons shows that games scheduled for specific dates rarely face postponement unless extraordinary circumstances arise—weather delays are uncommon indoors, and the NBA's fixture scheduling typically accommodates venue availability well in advance. The 50-50 cancellation clause carries negligible weight in typical seasons; full cancellations without rescheduling have occurred only during league-wide stoppages or force majeure events. Current market pricing reflects this low-probability tail risk.

Traders should monitor roster updates and injury announcements through 8 May, particularly for either team's star players, as these could influence betting patterns on the underlying matchup without affecting game occurrence. The NBA's official schedule confirmation and any weather or facility alerts would be primary catalysts. Additionally, any league-wide developments—though unlikely this late in the season—could theoretically trigger postponement. The settlement mechanism's reliance on final score including overtime means the contract remains open until definitive conclusion, creating minimal settlement ambiguity once play begins.

Methodology

This page reviews Knicks vs. 76ers 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

Is this market available outside the US?

PolyGram is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.

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.

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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

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