Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Mundial 2026 Grupos) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
72% | 28% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
72% | 28% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 2.5 | 72% |
| O/U 6.5 | 61% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 3.5 | 56% |
| O/U 7.5 | 48% |
| New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians | 44% |
| NRFI | 44% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 4.5 | 44% |
| O/U 8.5 | 41% |
| Spread -1.5 | 37% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 5.5 | 34% |
| 1st 5 Innings Spread -1.5 | 33% |
| Spread -1.5 | 32% |
| Spread -2.5 | 27% |
| 1st 5 Innings Spread -1.5 | 24% |
| 1st 5 Innings O/U 6.5 | 23% |
| Spread -2.5 | 23% |
| Extra Innings | 8% |
Market context
The New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians meet in Cleveland, and the market’s 44% YES price is below the broader moneyline framing, where the Guardians have been installed as moderate favourites and the total is sitting around 7.5 runs. That split matters: a lower YES implies the crowd is leaning towards the home side, but not by enough to price out the Mets’ live chance, especially in a short total where one swing or a quality start can move the game sharply. [1][2]
Recent form points to a modest Guardians edge in overall results, while the Mets have been inconsistent and have dropped several of their latest games, which explains why the market is not treating them like a strong side despite historical competitiveness in the matchup. Head-to-head data is relatively balanced over the long run, with the Mets holding a narrow lead in wins across past meetings, so a sub-50% Mets price is more a reflection of current roster quality and form than of any persistent matchup dominance. [3][10][18]
The main catalysts to watch are the confirmed starting pitchers, any late batting-order changes, and whether either club sits regulars after a heavy stretch of games. Current previews have pointed to left-handed starters Sean Manaea for New York and Joey Cantillo for Cleveland, with the market already baking in a relatively low-scoring game; if either starter is scratched or limited, or if a key bat is ruled out close to first pitch, the fair price can shift quickly. The game is listed for 6:40pm ET, so the relevant roster and pitching updates tend to land in the hour before first pitch. [1][5][17]
Live Data & Statistics
Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $184K.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: New York Mets vs. Cleveland Guardians. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- When do sports markets resolve?
- Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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