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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Predictions
A YES share pays out if this happens and NO pays out if it doesn’t — so the 7% price is just the market’s implied chance of YES. How YES/NO contracts work →
- Platform
- Polymarket
- Volume
- $375,340 volume
- Resolves
- 12 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 5 days ago
The Cardinals are a long shot at 7% to beat the Cubs in this July 5 afternoon matchup. That price reflects Chicago’s standing as the favorite, though the gap between the teams matters less than what the line is actually saying: the market assigns the Cardinals roughly a one-in-fourteen chance. $375k has traded on the contract, a modest total for a single game with no recent line movement to report.
The resolution hinges on the outcome of the game itself. Postponements keep the market open; cancellations or ties trigger a 50-50 split. Moneyline pricing moves on team health, recent form, and bullpen availability—the usual levers. Right now the market is priced as if St. Louis is the clear underdog, which aligns with typical preseason expectations unless there’s been a notable shift in roster strength or pitching matchup since this contract opened.
Live pricing in prediction markets is a read, not a forecast. At 7%, you’re getting the crowd’s current assessment of the Cardinals’ odds. Whether that’s value depends on your own estimate of the teams’ relative strength on game day.
FAQ
What does a 7% price mean?
It is the market-implied probability. A 7% YES price means traders collectively judge the event about 7% likely.
How does this market resolve?
In the upcoming MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, scheduled for July 5 at 2:30PM ET: This market will resolve to "St. Louis Cardinals" if the St. Louis Cardinals win the game. This market will resolve to "Chicago Cubs" if the Chicago Cubs win the game. If the game is post
Where can I trade it?
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