Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets

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Market context

The upcoming MLB clash between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets, originally set for 23 June at Citi Field, was postponed by storms and is now scheduled for 24 June at 7:10pm ET. The market currently implies a 0% chance of a Cubs victory, a stark figure that demands scrutiny given the teams’ recent trajectories. Historically, such extreme probabilities in MLB have often preceded sharp corrections when underperforming teams face rotation crises; for instance, last season saw a similar 0% line on a struggling franchise before a surprise win following a key pitcher’s return. The Mets have lost seven of their past 12 games, while the Cubs, despite a 27-12 opening, have gone 13-25 since, suggesting both sides are desperate for momentum ahead of the mid-July All-Star break[1].

Traders must monitor immediate lineup announcements and injury updates, particularly regarding the Mets’ rotation and the Cubs’ depleted pitching staff. Justin Steele, Cade Horton, Matthew Boyd, and Jameson Taillon are all on the injured list for the Cubs, creating a severe rotation void that could swing the game’s outcome[3]. Meanwhile, Kodai Senga is confirmed to pitch for the Mets after one start off the injured list, though Shota Imanaga has been pushed back, adding uncertainty to the Mets’ depth[4]. Francisco Lindor, the Mets’ shortstop, is expected to play despite a strained left calf, a potential catalyst if his performance dips[1]. The postponement itself remains a dependency; if further delays occur, the market stays open until completion, but a cancellation would resolve 50-50[1].

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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 Champions League Prediction — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

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On Champions League Prediction, 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.

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.

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