LoL: Team Secret Whales vs Deep Cross Gaming (BO5) - LCP Playoffs

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Market context

Team Secret Whales face Deep Cross Gaming in the LCP Upper bracket final on 31 May at 05:00 ET, a best-of-five match that will determine which team advances directly to the grand final. Polymarket currently prices Team Secret Whales' victory at 92 cents on the dollar, reflecting strong market confidence in their progression. The conditional token structure on Polygon means traders holding YES positions gain exposure to USDC payouts only if the match concludes with a Team Secret Whales win before the 15:00 settlement deadline; any cancellation, tie, or delay beyond seven days triggers a 50-50 split of the liquidity pool.

The 92% implied probability sits notably high for an upper bracket final, suggesting Team Secret Whales carry substantial favourability in recent LCP form or head-to-head records. Historical LCP playoff data shows that teams seeded higher in regular season standings have won upper bracket finals at roughly 75–80% rates, though this varies significantly by regional strength disparities. If Team Secret Whales finished the regular season ahead of Deep Cross Gaming, the current pricing aligns with baseline tournament structure; if the seeding is closer, the market may be overweighting recent momentum or roster changes.

Traders should monitor LCP official announcements regarding player availability, any last-minute roster substitutions, or scheduling conflicts that could trigger the delay clause. Regional internet stability and broadcast scheduling have occasionally affected LCP matches; the early morning ET slot (05:00) may also influence participation metrics. Deep Cross Gaming's recent match results and any coaching or strategic adjustments announced in the week preceding 31 May would provide concrete signals for reassessing the 8% YES-side value currently available.

Methodology

This page reviews LoL: Team Secret Whales vs Deep Cross Gaming (BO5) - LCP Playoffs 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 Polymarket UK — 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

Is this market available outside the US?

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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.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does it cost to trade on Polymarket UK?

Zero. Polymarket UK routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket UK triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.