Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

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Market context

On Monday, 29 June 2026, the Detroit Tigers face the New York Yankees at 7:05pm ET in a decisive MLB matchup where the Tigers must win outright to resolve the market favour. The crowd-implied probability sits at 45% for the Tigers, positioning them as the underdog against the Yankees, who hold a superior 48–35 season record compared to the Tigers’ 35–49 [4]. Historically, road underdogs like Detroit have shown value in this spot, with the Tigers covering 12–7 against the spread as a road underdog this season, while the Yankees have struggled at 13–21 against the spread in games following a loss [6]. This divergence suggests the consensus may be overvaluing the Yankees’ reputation, leaving potential value on the contrarian Tigers side where the implied 45% probability undercuts their recent ATS performance.

Traders should monitor the Yankees’ pitching rotation announcements and any late-injury updates, as the Yankees’ run differential (4.93 runs scored, 3.71 allowed) indicates reliance on strong pitching that could be vulnerable if a key starter is scratched [4]. Recent betting trends show the over is 9–8–2 in road underdog games, hinting that defensive inconsistencies could drive the total toward the 8.23 combined runs average [6]. A critical catalyst is the Yankees’ performance in back-to-back games; if they lost their previous outing, their 13–21 ATS record in such scenarios becomes a significant risk factor for the market [6]. The value spot likely sits where the 45% implied probability fails to account for Detroit’s resilience as a road underdog, making the Tigers a compelling contrarian play if the Yankees’ rotation is compromised.

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Methodology

This page reviews Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Who Will Win, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

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How fast are USDC deposits?

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