TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 18, 12:34 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the over/under total runs scored in matchups between the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks. Across Polymarket, Kalshi, and Predict, the aggregated consensus shows 100.0% probability for the O/U 9.5 outcome, as resolved by MLB.com official records. Note that resolution divergence alerts indicate platform differences in scheduled game times and market scope—some platforms track game winners while others focus on specific in-game events. Watch for the scheduled game time on July 26, 2026, which will determine the final resolution window across all aggregated platforms.
In the upcoming MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks, scheduled for July 19 at 4:10PM ET: This market will resolve to "St. Louis Cardinals" if the St. Louis Cardinals win the game. This market will resolve to "Arizona Diamondbacks" if the Arizona Diamondbacks 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.
This event covers the St. Louis vs Arizona professional baseball game originally scheduled for July 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM EDT. Resolution depends on the actual game outcome: if St. Louis wins, the St. Louis market resolves Yes; if Arizona wins, the Arizona market resolves Yes. If the game is postponed or delayed, markets remain open and close after the rescheduled game concludes within two days. Should the game be cancelled or rescheduled more than two days away, markets resolve to a fair price determined in accordance with platform rules.
In the upcoming MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks, scheduled for July 17 at 9:40PM ET: This market will resolve to "St. Louis Cardinals" if the St. Louis Cardinals win the game. This market will resolve to "Arizona Diamondbacks" if the Arizona Diamondbacks 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 markets and sportsbooks price outcomes through different mechanisms. Sportsbooks set lines based on their risk management and profit targets, while prediction markets derive prices from continuous trading between participants who profit by accurately forecasting results. Prediction market odds often reflect crowd wisdom and can diverge meaningfully from sportsbook spreads, especially as new information emerges. Neither is inherently more accurate, but comparing the two can reveal where smart money is positioning itself and highlight potential value opportunities in this market relative to traditional betting venues.
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. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and fee structures, which naturally produces price variation. Polymarket and Predict may also weight recent news or team updates differently, or have distinct user bases with varying risk appetites. Arbitrage traders typically exploit these gaps, but temporary divergences persist due to market friction, platform-specific rules, and the time required for information to propagate across venues. Monitoring both prices helps you identify mispricings and understand where consensus is strongest.
Key catalysts include injury announcements affecting star players, lineup changes, recent team performance trends, and weather conditions on game day. Betting action from sharp money can also shift odds significantly as informed traders position ahead of the event. Line movement on sportsbooks may signal where professional bettors are leaning, influencing prediction market prices in turn. Breaking news about team morale, coaching decisions, or player availability can trigger rapid repricing as traders update their forecasts based on new information.