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Kansas City Royals vs. New York Mets Predictions
A YES share pays out if this happens and NO pays out if it doesn’t — so the 5% price is just the market’s implied chance of YES. How YES/NO contracts work →
- Platform
- Polymarket
- Volume
- $438,351 volume
- Resolves
- 16 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 7 hours ago
The Royals are all but ruled out at 5%, with the Mets heavily favored on this July 9 matchup. $438k has moved through the market, but in recent trading shows has held over the past week, suggesting limited conviction either way—or simply light positioning ahead of first pitch.
At this price, traders are assigning the Royals roughly a 5% win probability. That’s a steep discount, which typically reflects either Kansas City’s record relative to New York’s, recent form, or pitching matchup. The sharp move toward 95% would require either new injury news on a Mets starter, a sudden shift in Vegas moneylines, or a notable change in the public’s assessment of one lineup’s offensive edge.
These markets trade on real money and real uncertainty right through game time. A price this lopsided leaves room for value if you believe the true win probability is higher than 5%—but the burden is on you to find a reason the crowd has it wrong.
FAQ
What does a 5% price mean?
It is the market-implied probability. A 5% YES price means traders collectively judge the event about 5% likely.
How does this market resolve?
In the upcoming MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets, scheduled for July 9 at 1:10PM ET: This market will resolve to "Kansas City Royals" if the Kansas City Royals win the game. This market will resolve to "New York Mets" if the New York Mets win the game. If the game is post
Where can I trade it?
This market is listed on Polymarket. Prediction markets carry real financial risk and may not be available in every state.
Is this the same as sports betting?
Legally it’s event-contract trading on a regulated exchange, not a sportsbook bet — though the experience is similar. Read our prediction markets vs sports betting explainer.
Can I trade sports where betting is illegal?
Often yes, because these are federally regulated contracts — but sports is restricted in some states, so always check your state first.
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What is a prediction market?
A prediction market lets you trade contracts on whether a real-world event will happen. The live price moves with supply and demand and reads as the implied probability. Read more →
How do the odds work?
Every price between 1¢ and 99¢ is the implied chance of YES. A contract settles at $1 if it resolves yes and $0 if it does not. Read more →
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