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2,388,728,490
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$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
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events
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61%
Closed: Jul 7, 6:45 PM EST
Polymarket
In the upcoming MLB game between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, scheduled for July 7 at 6:45 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Houston Astros" if the Houston Astros is winning the game at the conclusion of the 5th inning. This market will resolve to "Washington Nationals" if the Washington Nationals is winning the game at the conclusion of the 5th inning. If the game is tied at the conclusion of the 5th inning, this market will resolve to "Draw". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the 5th inning has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. To know when a postponed game will be played, please check the home team's schedule on MLB.com for the listed team and look for the game described as a makeup game. 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 Washington Nationals, scheduled for July 7 at 6:45 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Houston Astros" if the Houston Astros is winning the game at the conclusion of the 5th inning. This market will resolve to "Washington Nationals" if the Washington Nationals is winning the game at the conclusion of the 5th inning. If the game is tied at the conclusion of the 5th inning, this market will resolve to "Draw". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the 5th inning has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. To know when a postponed game will be played, please check the home team's schedule on MLB.com for the listed team and look for the game described as a makeup game. 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 aggregate the beliefs of traders risking real capital on outcomes. This market may show different implied probabilities than traditional sportsbooks, particularly if one venue has sharper or more active trading in early-inning markets. Comparing the two can reveal where informed traders see value relative to conventional betting lines.
On Polymarket, traders set prices through an automated market maker that adjusts odds based on buy and sell pressure for each outcome. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each contract reflects the collective expectation of whether the Astros or Nationals will be ahead after five innings. As traders place orders, the market price moves to equilibrate supply and demand, with larger trades causing sharper price shifts. This continuous repricing mechanism ensures the market stays responsive to new information and shifting sentiment.
This market resolves around Jul 7, 2026, once the game has been played and the result is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by which team holds the lead after exactly five complete innings have been played. Official box scores and game records will confirm the winner of this specific market window. Early resolution may occur if the game is called or postponed under league rules, with resolution adjusted accordingly.
Key catalysts for this market include lineup announcements, starting pitcher confirmations, and recent team performance trends. Injury updates to star players, bullpen availability, and weather conditions at game time can all shift trader expectations about the first five innings. Breaking news on team momentum, head-to-head matchup history, and last-minute roster changes may trigger sharp repricing. As game time approaches, real-time developments like weather delays or unexpected lineup changes will likely drive final adjustments to the odds.