TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 9, 1:35 PM EST
Polymarket
In the upcoming MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles, scheduled for July 9 at 6:35PM ET: This market will resolve to "Chicago Cubs" if the Chicago Cubs win the game. This market will resolve to "Baltimore Orioles" if the Baltimore Orioles win the game. If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source for this market is the official final statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 24 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
In the upcoming MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles, scheduled for July 9 at 6:35PM ET: This market will resolve to "Chicago Cubs" if the Chicago Cubs win the game. This market will resolve to "Baltimore Orioles" if the Baltimore Orioles win the game. If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source for this market is the official final statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 24 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
Prediction market odds and sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different participant bases and incentive structures. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets like this one are driven by traders risking real capital on outcomes they believe will occur. This market's odds can sometimes lead or lag traditional sportsbook lines depending on information flow and trader conviction. Comparing the two reveals where the crowd on Polymarket sees value relative to conventional betting markets.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through an automated market maker (AMM) mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing each outcome. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each share fluctuates based on supply and demand; as more traders buy shares predicting a run in the first inning, that outcome's price rises, and vice versa. This continuous pricing model allows real-time discovery of what the market believes will happen, with each trade updating the odds instantly.
This market resolves around Jul 16, 2026, once the game concludes and the outcome is verifiable from credible public reporting. The specific result—whether a run is scored in the first inning or other key events occur—will be confirmed against official game records and sports data sources. Until that point, traders can continue to buy and sell shares as new information emerges and game conditions develop.
Several factors can shift odds in this market before resolution. Lineup announcements, injury reports, or weather conditions affecting play could influence trader expectations. Starting pitcher performance, recent team form, and head-to-head historical trends also drive sentiment. Real-time game developments—such as early scoring, defensive plays, or momentum shifts—will cause sharp price movements as traders update their forecasts. Breaking news about player availability or field conditions can trigger rapid repricing across all outcomes.