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Spread: Cincinnati Reds (-1.5) Predictions
A YES share pays out if this happens and NO pays out if it doesn’t — so the 78% price is just the market’s implied chance of YES. How YES/NO contracts work →
- Platform
- Polymarket
- Volume
- $11,272 volume
- Resolves
- 27 Jun 2026
- Updated
- 2 weeks ago
The market prices Cincinnati as strongly favored, with YES at 78% and NO at 22%. That gap reflects genuine uncertainty: the Reds need a two-run margin to cash, a higher bar than a simple win. $11k in volume suggests modest interest, typical for a mid-week regular-season matchup.
The implied probability baked into the spread—that Cincinnati wins by 2+—sits well below the moneyline odds you’d expect for the Reds as home favorites. Pitching quality, bullpen depth, and lineup health matter sharply here; a one-run game resolves against YES. Any news of injuries to either team’s rotation or relief corps, or updated Vegas lines tightening the game, could shift the tokens.
in recent trading has held, though $11k leaves room for quick repricing. The market is essentially saying: yes, Cincinnati is favored, but not by enough to comfortably clear two runs. That’s a fair read unless the underlying matchup changes.
FAQ
What does a 78% price mean?
It is the market-implied probability. A 78% YES price means traders collectively judge the event about 78% likely.
How does this market resolve?
In the upcoming MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, scheduled for June 27 at 4:05 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Cincinnati Reds" if the Cincinnati Reds win the game by 2 or more runs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "Pittsburgh Pirates". If the game ends in a
Where can I trade it?
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Is this the same as sports betting?
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