Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via March Madness Predictions) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| O/U 2.5 Games | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: Butterfly (-3.5) vs 1WIN (+3.5) | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 27.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 30.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 33.5 | 100% |
| Map 1 Winner | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Winner | 0% |
| Match Winner | 0% |
| Map Handicap: 1WIN (-1.5) vs Butterfly (+1.5) | 0% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 0% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 1WIN (-3.5) vs Butterfly (+3.5) | 0% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 1WIN (-9.5) vs Butterfly (+9.5) | 0% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 0% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: 1WIN (-3.5) vs Butterfly (+3.5) | 0% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: Butterfly (-6.5) vs 1WIN (+6.5) | 0% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: Butterfly (-3.5) vs 1WIN (+3.5) | 0% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 36.5 | 0% |
Market context
1WIN and Butterfly meet in a best-of-three Round of 16 tie at CCT Europe Series #5 Playoffs, with the crowd split almost exactly down the middle at 50% on 1WIN. That is broadly consistent with the market’s read on two teams that have both shown recent competence without establishing a clear tier gap: 1WIN are listed on bo3.gg at about 1.733 to win, while Butterfly are around 1.938, implying only a narrow edge for 1WIN rather than a strong favourite.[1] Butterfly also arrive off a clean 2-0 over Benched Gods in the group stage, while 1WIN’s recent form line includes wins over ARCRED and GenOne but defeats to Eternal Fire and Virtus.pro, a mixed run that supports a volatile, map-dependent pricing profile.[1][6]
The historical frame is that these teams have not met in the past six months, so traders are being asked to price current form rather than a settled head-to-head pattern.[1] In a BO3 at this level, small roster or veto edges often decide markets that open near even money, and the map notes on bo3.gg point to that sort of leverage: 1WIN appear comfortable on Dust2 but more vulnerable on Mirage, while Butterfly’s data show stronger results on Nuke and a notable weakness on Inferno.[1] That means the price can move quickly if the veto lands on one team’s best map or exposes a known ban tendency.[1]
For near-term catalysts, watch the official lobby status, any late schedule shift, and whether either side confirms substitutions or a coach-led stand-in before the start. The tournament is a single-elimination playoff bracket, so any delay, cancellation, or unresolved abandonment would matter for settlement, and Liquipedia lists the playoff window as running from 30 July to 2 August.[4] Cyber.sports.ru and other match trackers show the fixture as pending on the day, which suggests the main trading risk is not background league context but whether both line-ups actually load in on time and with the expected five.[2][3]
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Counter-Strike: 1WIN vs Butterfly (BO3) - CCT Europe Series #5 Playoffs. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- How fast do sports winnings settle?
- Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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