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Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox Predictions
A YES share pays out if this happens and NO pays out if it doesn’t — so the 96% price is just the market’s implied chance of YES. How YES/NO contracts work →
- Platform
- Polymarket
- Volume
- $461,578 volume
- Resolves
- 8 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 1 week ago
The market reads all but certain, pricing the Nationals at 96% to beat Boston on July 1. That’s a decisive edge, though $462k in total volume suggests modest conviction behind the consensus. in recent trading has held, which is typical for a game this heavily favored—there’s little room for the underdog to move the needle once a clear favorite has settled in.
What would shift this? A surprise injury to a key Nationals position player or starter could narrow the gap. Meaningful line movement on the moneyline at offshore sportsbooks—a leading indicator—might signal sharper money detecting value on Boston at 4%. Changes to weather or late roster decisions could also prompt repricing, though the market has already absorbed the known variables.
At 96%, the Nationals are all but certain. That’s a live read, not a certainty. Games go unpredictably; this price reflects the market’s honest estimate of Washington’s edge given what’s known now. 8 July 2026 will settle this.
FAQ
What does a 96% price mean?
It is the market-implied probability. A 96% YES price means traders collectively judge the event about 96% likely.
How does this market resolve?
In the upcoming MLB game between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox, scheduled for July 1 at 1:35PM ET: This market will resolve to "Washington Nationals" if the Washington Nationals win the game. This market will resolve to "Boston Red Sox" if the Boston Red Sox win the game. If the gam
Where can I trade it?
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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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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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