New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers

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Market context

On Wednesday evening, the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers meet at 6:40PM ET for a decisive Major League Baseball game in Detroit, where the outcome determines the market resolution. In prediction markets, a YES share pays out if the Yankees win, while a NO share pays out if they do not; the current crowd-implied probability of 47% suggests the market views the Yankees as slightly less likely to win than the Tigers, despite the Yankees’ superior season record of 47-31 compared to the Tigers’ 34-45[3][6].

Historically, similar mismatches have seen the favoured team’s starting pitcher dictate the result more than the teams’ overall standings, a pattern evident in this contest where Tigers ace Tarik Skubal offers a major advantage that often outweighs offensive potential[3]. Comparable cases from the 2024 and 2025 seasons show that when a dominant pitcher like Skubal faces a strong offensive line, the total runs often stay low, and the moneyline favourite can win by a narrow margin, making the 47% probability a reasonable reflection of the pitching duel rather than a pure team-strength indicator[1][3].

Traders should monitor the official starting lineups released shortly before the game, as any late change to Skubal’s status would drastically shift the probability, and watch the weather forecast for Comerica Park, which could influence the total runs set at 7.5[1][4]. Recent analysis from Action Network highlights that the under 7.5 total is the strongest bet, suggesting the market expects a tight, low-scoring game where a single error or defensive play could decide the winner[1]. The settlement window closes at 22:40:00Z on 1 July 2026, so all outcomes must be confirmed by the official final statistics recognised by MLB[3].

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Methodology

This page reviews New York Yankees 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 Prediction Market UK — 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

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Prediction Market 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.

What does it cost to trade on Prediction Market UK?

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

Do I need to KYC for this market?

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