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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies Predictions
A YES share pays out if this happens and NO pays out if it doesn’t — so the 6% price is just the market’s implied chance of YES. How YES/NO contracts work →
- Platform
- Polymarket
- Volume
- $620,598 volume
- Resolves
- 8 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 1 week ago
The Pirates are a long shot here, priced at 6%. The market is heavily favoring Philadelphia, with the Phillies at 94%—a gap that reflects the underlying talent and recent form. $621k has moved through this contract, giving it decent liquidity for a single game.
What would shift the needle: injury news to either lineup, late lineup changes, or bullpen developments closer to first pitch. Weather at game time matters too—thunderstorms in the forecast could favor one team’s style. The Pirates would need a catalyst beyond the baseline to close this gap; right now the market is reading this as a clear Phillies advantage on July 1 at 6:40PM ET.
This resolves 8 July 2026 via Polymarket. Note that postponement keeps the market open; cancellation or a tie triggers a 50-50 split. A live price is always a read, not a guarantee—move accordingly if your own model diverges.
FAQ
What does a 6% price mean?
It is the market-implied probability. A 6% YES price means traders collectively judge the event about 6% likely.
How does this market resolve?
In the upcoming MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies, scheduled for July 1 at 6:40PM ET: This market will resolve to "Pittsburgh Pirates" if the Pittsburgh Pirates win the game. This market will resolve to "Philadelphia Phillies" if the Philadelphia Phillies win the ga
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.
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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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