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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves Predictions
A YES share pays out if this happens and NO pays out if it doesn’t — so the 18% price is just the market’s implied chance of YES. How YES/NO contracts work →
- Platform
- Polymarket
- Volume
- $316,450 volume
- Resolves
- 8 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 1 week ago
The Cardinals are a long shot in this matchup, priced at 18%. The market is essentially betting on Atlanta, with the Braves holding 82% of the total probability. $316k has moved through the order book so far.
Without recent directional data, it’s hard to say whether in recent trading, but the gap between these teams—as encoded in the price—is substantial. A single market-moving event would be an injury announcement or a surprise lineup change in the hours before the 7:15 p.m. ET first pitch. Sharper money or new public interest could also shift the dial.
The market will 8 July 2026 and settles on Polymarket. If the game is postponed, the contract stays live; if it’s canceled or tied, it resolves 50-50. For now, the price reflects a clear favorite, though at this distance from game time, edge is hard to pin down.
FAQ
What does a 18% price mean?
It is the market-implied probability. A 18% YES price means traders collectively judge the event about 18% likely.
How does this market resolve?
In the upcoming MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, scheduled for July 1 at 7:15PM ET: This market will resolve to "St. Louis Cardinals" if the St. Louis Cardinals win the game. This market will resolve to "Atlanta Braves" if the Atlanta Braves win the game. If the game i
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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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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