Knicks vs. 76ers

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Market context

The New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers on 10 May at 3:30 PM ET in what appears to be a playoff fixture. Polymarket currently prices the Knicks' victory at 53%, reflecting marginal favouritism, with settlement occurring at 19:30 UTC the same day. The contract trades on Polygon using USDC, with conditional tokens determining payouts based on final score including overtime.

Historically, playoff matchups between these franchises have been competitive, though recent regular-season records and head-to-head dynamics shift the balance considerably. The 76ers' roster construction around their star players typically makes them formidable opponents, whilst the Knicks' defensive intensity and home-court advantage (if applicable) have proven decisive in close contests. A 53% probability for the Knicks suggests the market views this as a tightly matched series game rather than a clear favourite scenario.

Key variables for traders include injury reports released in the 48 hours before tipoff—both teams have dealt with availability questions in recent seasons. Rotation decisions and rest management become critical in playoff contexts, particularly for players managing minor injuries. Recent form matters substantially; momentum from the preceding playoff round often influences performance. The settlement window closes immediately post-game, so traders should monitor official NBA sources for any postponement announcements, which would keep the market open until completion. Any cancellation without rescheduling would trigger the 50-50 resolution clause, though this remains an unlikely scenario for a scheduled playoff game.

Methodology

We track Knicks vs. 76ers on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.

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

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 does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

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.

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.