Shenzhen Leopards vs. Zhejiang Lions

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Market context

Shenzhen and Zhejiang Guangsha are due to meet again today in the CBA semi-final series, with Guangsha already 2-0 up after a 92-85 home win in Game 2 on 18 May. The market is pricing a straight Zhejiang result at 100%, which is consistent with the on-court position: Shenzhen have not yet taken a game in the series, and Guangsha have already shown they can win both a higher-scoring opener and a tighter second game.

Recent head-to-heads point in the same direction. Guangsha beat Shenzhen 110-80 in a league meeting in late December, then followed that with the first two playoff wins in May. Earlier CBA match-ups between these teams have often produced double-digit margins, which matters more here than the season record alone because playoff series tend to amplify the stronger side’s advantages in shot creation, rebounding and late-game execution.

The main catalyst to watch is whether there are any official pre-game changes to venue, tip-off time or team availability; absent that, the market should only move if there is injury news or a late suspension update. SofaScore and Flashscore both currently list the fixture for 21 May, and recent coverage from local match reports and game clips has focused on Guangsha’s form, particularly Barry Brown’s 30-point performance in Game 2. If the game starts as scheduled, the settlement risk is mostly limited to an outright cancellation rather than a competitive upset.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.

On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.

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.