Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets

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Market context

The upcoming MLB matchup between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets, originally scheduled for 7:10 PM ET on 22 June at Citi Field, has been postponed until further notice, leaving the outcome unresolved and the market open pending a restart [1]. This delay mirrors historical precedents where weather or logistical disruptions in mid-June series have extended settlement windows, often shifting implied probabilities as team form evolves during the wait; in comparable 2024 and 2025 cases, postponed games saw the favourite’s edge erode by 3–5% once the rescheduled date approached, particularly if key pitchers faced fatigue or roster changes [8].

With the crowd-implied probability at 45% YES for the Cubs, the consensus leans slightly toward the Mets as the home favourite, yet value may sit contrarian on the Cubs if the rescheduled game benefits their deeper rotation or if the Mets’ bullpen shows vulnerability after the delay [2]. Traders should monitor official MLB announcements regarding the new start time, as a shift to a weekend slot could alter pitching matchups, and watch for updates on Shota Imanaga’s availability following his recent 8-5 loss to Brett Baty [8]. Recent coverage on SNY confirms the series remains active, but no rescheduled date has been confirmed, making the Cubs’ 41–35 record versus the Mets’ 37–40 a critical dependency for the eventual settlement [5].

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Methodology

This page reviews Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets across five venues. We show live odds for Polymarket-based markets (sourced from the Polygon order book); for other venues we list platform attributes, since the comparable contracts are not exposed via a public API on every venue. Every CTA points at Who Will Win 2026 — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

FAQ

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On Who Will Win 2026, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.