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 6, 10:34 PM EST
Kalshi
This baseball market measures the margin of victory between Milwaukee and St. Louis on July 6, 2026, allowing bettors to wager on whether one team will win by more than a specified number of runs.
Resolution is determined by the final margin of victory in the professional baseball game originally scheduled for July 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM EDT. St. Louis outcomes resolve to Yes if St. Louis wins by more than the specified run margin (1.5, 2.5, or 3.5 runs). Milwaukee outcomes resolve to Yes if Milwaukee wins by more than the specified run margin (1.5, 2.5, or 3.5 runs). If the game ends in a tie, all spread outcomes resolve to No.
Prediction market odds and sportsbook odds often diverge because they serve different purposes and audiences. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and manage risk, while prediction markets reflect the aggregate belief of traders betting real money on outcomes. This market aggregates dispersed information from many participants, which can reveal insights that differ from traditional sportsbook spreads. Comparing the two can highlight where market consensus diverges from bookmaker positioning.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell contracts representing yes or no outcomes on the spread. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each contract reflects the probability traders assign to that outcome, ranging from near-zero to near-100 cents. As new information emerges or trading interest shifts, the bid-ask spread adjusts, and prices move to reflect updated market sentiment about which team will cover the spread.
This market resolves around Jul 7, 2026, once the game concludes and the final score is confirmed. The outcome is determined by whether Milwaukee or St. Louis covers the specified spread, verified against credible public sources reporting the official final score and margin of victory. Resolution occurs shortly after the game ends and the result is publicly available, allowing traders to settle their positions.
Key catalysts for this market include injury announcements to star players, lineup changes, weather conditions on game day, and recent team performance trends. Betting action and sharp money flowing into one side can also shift prices significantly. Breaking news about team strategy, rest days, or travel circumstances may influence how traders reassess the spread. As game day approaches, late-breaking developments and pregame analysis typically drive increased volatility and volume.