Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets

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Market context

The underlying real-world event is an MLB matchup between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets, originally scheduled for 7:10pm ET on 22 June at Citi Field in Flushing, New York, but officially postponed until further notice[1][4]. With the game delayed, the current crowd-implied probability of 48% YES for a Cubs win reflects uncertainty rather than a settled advantage, as the settlement window extends to 29 June 2026[4].

Historically, postponed MLB games with extended settlement windows have seen probabilities swing sharply once lineups and weather conditions are confirmed, often moving 5–10% from initial levels before the game resumes[4]. Comparable cases from the 2024 and 2025 seasons show that when a game is postponed mid-series, the trailing team’s win probability frequently rises if the delay allows for rest or pitching adjustments, framing the current 48% as a tentative baseline rather than a definitive edge[6].

Traders should monitor the official MLB announcement on the rescheduled date, any changes to starting pitchers—particularly Jacob deGrom versus Cole Hamels—and weather forecasts for Citi Field, as these are the primary catalysts leaning on this market[6][8]. Recent campaign-finance disclosures from team-affiliated entities are not relevant here; instead, the market leans on the rescheduling declaration from MLB, with updates expected via ESPN or the official MLB site[4][8]. Five-day forecast shifts and lineup confirmations will likely drive the next poll movement.

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Methodology

Political prediction markets differ structurally from sports betting: thinner liquidity, longer settlement windows, higher sensitivity to single news events. This page shows the live Polymarket quote for Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets plus platform attributes for the three reference venues, so you can see at a glance where the deepest market for this question sits.

Resolution & payout

Political markets typically settle on official candidate or agency confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, the two-hour window opens, then the smart contract pays USDC.

Kalshi settles USD via CFTC clearinghouse, with clearly defined resolution sources (e.g. AP race calls for elections). Betfair settles after the official outcome is registered with the league or agency. Manifold is play-money.

FAQ

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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.

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