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 |
|---|---|
| 32°C | 100% |
| 24°C or below | 0% |
| 25°C | 0% |
| 26°C | 0% |
| 27°C | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 29°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Manila’s highest temperature on 10 August is likely to be capped by a wet, unstable setup rather than a clean run at the seasonal peak. The latest forecast calls for thunderstorms or showers through the day, with around 85–100% precipitation chance, which usually limits afternoon heating and keeps the daily high close to the low- to mid-30s Celsius rather than the upper end of the August range.[2][4][10] Weather Underground’s station page shows Manila under rain early in the day, and PAGASA is flagging occasional rains across Metro Manila under the southwest monsoon.[9][12]
That is why a 0% YES crowd price looks hard to defend against the historical context: Manila’s August climatology still supports warm afternoons, but monsoon days often finish several degrees below the month’s average high of about 31°C, especially when cloud cover and showers persist.[8][11] Comparable forecasts from AccuWeather and timeanddate cluster the day around 29–32°C, with the more aggressive outcomes needing a break in rainfall and enough sun to lift the airport station reading later in the afternoon.[1][4] If the market is resolving off Weather Underground’s Daily Observations table, the key trader watchpoint is the station’s actual late-day maximum rather than any summary high.[9]
The main catalysts are short-term: whether thunderstorms fire after late morning, whether the rain band shifts away from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and whether PAGASA maintains or upgrades monsoon rain advisories for Metro Manila.[10][12] The first reliable read will come from Weather Underground’s observation updates as the day progresses, because the settlement source prioritises the Daily Observations table and not the Day High & Low box.[9]
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Manila on August 10?. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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