Cleveland Guardians vs. Miami Marlins

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Market context

The Cleveland Guardians face the Miami Marlins in a midday MLB contest at 1:40PM ET on 12 July, with the game’s outcome determining the prediction market’s resolution. Current crowd-implied probability sits at 51% YES for a Guardians win, suggesting a near-even matchup despite the Guardians’ recent struggles.

Historical comparisons to similar mid-July matchups between these clubs show the home team winning roughly 54% of the time, aligning closely with the 51% implied probability. Sportsbooks diverge notably: FanDuel lists Miami as the -142 favourite at home, implying a 58.6% win chance for the Marlins, while FOX Sports rates the Guardians as -136 favourites in a different fixture, projecting a 54% win probability for Cleveland. This split between sportsbook lines and the prediction market’s 51% suggests traders may be pricing in a tighter contest than traditional oddsmakers anticipate.

Key catalysts include starting pitcher confirmations for Guardians’ Tanner Bibee and Marlins’ Jesus Perez, both scheduled to start unless late injury news emerges. Weather conditions in Miami remain clear, with no rain delays expected. Traders should monitor pre-game bullpen usage and any late roster changes, as both teams have shown volatility in recent outings—Cleveland is 1-4 straight-up in its last five games, while Miami has been more consistent at home [2][10].

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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 Kalshi vs Polymarket, 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

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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.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

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