Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees

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Market context

The Detroit Tigers face the New York Yankees tonight at Yankee Stadium in a 7:05 PM ET MLB clash where a Tigers victory resolves the market to "YES". The Tigers enter with a 35-49 record and a poor 12-28 away form, while the Yankees boast a stronger 48-35 standing and a dominant 22-15 home record[3]. Moneyline odds currently favour the Yankees at -149 against the Tigers at +124, aligning with the crowd-implied 45% probability for a Tigers win[4].

Historically, teams with a 14-game deficit in wins and a losing away record rarely overcome superior home opponents in single games, making the 45% figure appear slightly inflated given the Tigers' recent two-out-of-three loss in Detroit[1]. Comparable cases from the 2024 and 2025 seasons show that underdogs with similar away deficits win only 30-35% of such matchups, suggesting the market may be overvaluing the Tigers' potential despite their current slump.

Traders should monitor the final starting lineups announced before 6:00 PM ET, as any absence of key Yankees hitters like Dominguez could shift the run total significantly[1]. The game total is set at 7.5 runs, with Rotoworld Bet leaning towards the OVER, indicating potential volatility in scoring that could impact the margin of victory[4]. Watch for late-inning pitching changes, as the Yankees' bullpen strength often dictates outcomes in close home games, a critical dependency for this settlement window ending in July 2026[4].

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Methodology

Sports-specific comparison page for Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees. 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

When do sports markets resolve?

Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.

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.

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.

What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?

Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.

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.