Washington Mystics vs. Toronto Tempo

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Market context

The Washington Mystics face the Toronto Tempo in a WNBA contest on 14 July at 7:00PM ET, with the prediction market currently pricing a Mystics victory at 55% implied probability. This single-game outcome determines settlement, resolving to the winning team or a 50-50 split if the match is cancelled without a replay.

Historical matchups between these sides show the Mystics as consistent but narrow favourites, often winning by one to two points in close contests. In their May 8 encounter, Washington edged Toronto 68–65 as a -1.5 favourite, while a June 12 game ended 85–86 in favour of Tempo despite Washington being listed as a -2.5 home favourite [1][2]. Sportsbooks have typically priced the Mystics between -110 and -130 on the moneyline, implying a 51–54% win probability, which aligns closely with the current 55% prediction-market figure [4][10]. Analyst consensus leans slightly toward Washington, with multiple sources projecting a Mystics win by 1.5 to 2.5 points, reinforcing the market’s moderate confidence [4][7].

Traders should monitor pre-game injury reports and starting lineup confirmations, as both teams have shown volatility in recent weeks. The Toronto Tempo, at 10–13, and Washington Mystics, at 5–6 in their respective records, remain sensitive to roster changes that could shift the spread [1][13]. DraftKings and other major books have set the total points line between 168 and 170.5, with a strong lean toward the over, suggesting a high-scoring affair that could amplify late-game variance [3][4]. Any delay or postponement will keep the market open until completion, while a full cancellation triggers an automatic 50-50 resolution.

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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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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

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