TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 23, 1:04 AM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks the spread for the Houston Astros versus the Seattle Mariners baseball game. Currently, the consensus probability that the Houston Astros will win by a spread of -5.5 runs is 100.0%, with an identical 100.0% probability for a spread of -6.5 runs. This aggregate view combines data from Polymarket and Predict, and will resolve based on official MLB statistics from mlb.com. Keep an eye on the outcome of the game on September 22nd, as this will determine the final result of these spread markets.
In the upcoming MLB game between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners, scheduled for September 22 at 9:40PM ET: This market will resolve to "Houston Astros" if the Houston Astros win the game. This market will resolve to "Seattle Mariners" if the Seattle Mariners 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 Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners, scheduled for September 22 at 9:40PM ET: This market will resolve to "Houston Astros" if the Houston Astros win the game. This market will resolve to "Seattle Mariners" if the Seattle Mariners 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 often differ from traditional sportsbook odds due to the nature of how they are determined. Sportsbooks set lines based on statistical models and expert analysis, while this market relies on the collective intelligence of traders. This dynamic can lead to discrepancies, especially as new information emerges or public sentiment shifts. Prediction markets also typically have lower transaction costs than sportsbooks, potentially influencing price discovery. Both can be valuable tools for assessing probabilities, but they approach the task from different angles.
Polymarket and Predict can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Prices on Polymarket and Predict for the Astros-Mariners game can diverge due to differing user bases, trading activity, and market-specific rules. Polymarket may attract a different type of trader than Predict, leading to variations in how information is interpreted and reflected in the odds. Furthermore, the liquidity and volume on each platform can influence price discovery, causing discrepancies even when both markets address the same underlying event. These factors contribute to a dynamic and potentially varied view of the game's outcome across different venues.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before resolution. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Astros or the Mariners would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they affect playing conditions, could also shift probabilities. Unexpected lineup announcements or strategic decisions made by the managers could also move the market. Finally, general public sentiment and late-breaking news coverage surrounding the game could contribute to price fluctuations.