TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 7, 10:46 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the total bases accumulated by individual players during the Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles game on July 7, 2026. Total bases are calculated by counting singles as 1 base, doubles as 2 bases, triples as 3 bases, and home runs as 4 bases.
Settlement is based on total bases recorded by each player during their at-bats in the game. Players must be in the starting lineup and record at least one plate appearance for the market to settle on actual performance; otherwise, it resolves to fair market price. Pinch-hit appearances do not count toward this metric. If a player is scratched or does not appear in the starting lineup, the market resolves to fair market price regardless of any subsequent entry into the game.
Prediction market odds and sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different participant bases and incentive structures. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and manage risk, while prediction markets aggregate the beliefs of traders who have real capital at stake. This market may show different implied probabilities than traditional sportsbooks, particularly as new information emerges closer to game time. Comparing the two can reveal where market consensus differs from bookmaker pricing.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing different outcome ranges. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each outcome reflects the collective expectations of active traders, with bid-ask spreads tightening as liquidity increases. As new data about player lineups, weather, or team form emerges, traders adjust their positions, causing prices to shift in real time to reflect updated probabilities.
This market resolves around Jul 8, 2026, once the Chicago-Baltimore game concludes and the final total bases count is verified against credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the combined number of bases reached by all batters across both teams during the game, including singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. Resolution occurs after official game statistics are published and confirmed.
Key catalysts include roster announcements, injury reports affecting star players, weather forecasts that influence playing conditions, and recent team performance trends. Bullpen strength and matchup history between the two clubs can shift trader sentiment significantly. As game time approaches, updated odds from sportsbooks and expert analysis may also influence market pricing. Breaking news about player availability or field conditions in the hours before first pitch often triggers sharp price movements.