Knicks vs. 76ers

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Market context

The New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers on 10 May at 3:30 PM ET in what appears to be a playoff fixture. Polymarket currently prices the Knicks' victory at 53%, reflecting marginal favouritism, with settlement occurring at 19:30 UTC the same day. The contract trades on Polygon using USDC, with conditional tokens determining payouts based on final score including overtime.

Historically, playoff matchups between these franchises have been competitive, though recent regular-season records and head-to-head dynamics shift the balance considerably. The 76ers' roster construction around their star players typically makes them formidable opponents, whilst the Knicks' defensive intensity and home-court advantage (if applicable) have proven decisive in close contests. A 53% probability for the Knicks suggests the market views this as a tightly matched series game rather than a clear favourite scenario.

Key variables for traders include injury reports released in the 48 hours before tipoff—both teams have dealt with availability questions in recent seasons. Rotation decisions and rest management become critical in playoff contexts, particularly for players managing minor injuries. Recent form matters substantially; momentum from the preceding playoff round often influences performance. The settlement window closes immediately post-game, so traders should monitor official NBA sources for any postponement announcements, which would keep the market open until completion. Any cancellation without rescheduling would trigger the 50-50 resolution clause, though this remains an unlikely scenario for a scheduled playoff game.

Methodology

Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). The odds column is filled only where we have clean data — that avoids the made-up numbers that get a network demoted when search engines cross-check against the source venue.

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

Is this market available outside the US?

PolyGram is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.

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 does it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram 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, PolyGram triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.