Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

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Market context

The upcoming MLB contest pits the Detroit Tigers against the New York Yankees at 7:05PM ET on Monday, June 29, with the Tigers needing a victory to resolve the market favourably. Current crowd-implied probability sits at 45% for the Tigers, positioning them as the underdog against a Yankees side that holds the favourite status with a moneyline of -142 and a spread of -1.5[2]. While 57% of public wagers have backed the Yankees at the spread, indicating strong consensus, the Tigers' implied value may exist if their recent struggles are overstated relative to their underlying run differential[2].

Historically, both clubs have mirrored this volatility, with each team winning just one of their last five games, suggesting a matchup where small margins dictate outcomes rather than dominant form[2]. The Tigers' season record of 35-49 and a runs-allowed average of 4.13 contrast with the Yankees' 48-35 standing and superior 3.71 runs-allowed average, yet the Tigers' 4.10 runs-scored per game remains competitive against the Yankees' 4.93 offensive output[4]. Comparable cases from this season show that when both teams enter with similar recent win-loss splits, the market often overcorrects toward the higher-profile franchise, creating contrarian value for the underdog.

Traders must monitor the starting lineups announced before the game, as pitching rotations will heavily influence the 8.0 total line and the spread outcome[2]. Recent injury reports and bullpen availability are critical dependencies, particularly given the Yankees' reliance on their top starters to maintain their defensive edge[4]. Jason Sharpe of Doc Sports has already flagged the Yankees as the free-play selection, reinforcing the consensus view but potentially masking value if the Tigers' pitching staff outperforms expectations[3]. The settlement window closes on 2026-07-06, ensuring the market remains open if the game is postponed, with a 50-50 resolution only if the event is cancelled entirely or ends in a tie.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Who Will Win 2026, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

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FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?

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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.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

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.