Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prediction Today Pick polygram.ink |
89% | 11% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open on Prediction Today → |
Polymarket polymarket.com |
89% | 11% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open on Prediction Today → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open on Prediction Today → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open on Prediction Today → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open on Prediction Today → |
Live odds for Polymarket-based markets come from the Polygon order book. Non-Polymarket venues show attributes only; clicking any row opens the market on Prediction Today.
Active sub-markets
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 89% Over | 11% Under |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: Alpha Dominion Nation (-3.5) vs Alpha Gaming (+3.5) | 50% Alpha Dominion Nation | 50% Alpha Gaming |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: Alpha Gaming (-3.5) vs Alpha Dominion Nation (+3.5) | 50% Alpha Gaming | 50% Alpha Dominion Nation |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: Alpha Gaming (-6.5) vs Alpha Dominion Nation (+6.5) | 50% Alpha Gaming | 50% Alpha Dominion Nation |
| Map Handicap: Alpha Gaming (-1.5) vs Alpha Dominion Nation (+1.5) | 50% Alpha Gaming | 50% Alpha Dominion Nation |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 33.5 | 50% Over | 50% Under |
Market context
Alpha Dominion Nation faces Alpha Gaming in a decisive Best of 3 Counter-Strike match for United21 Group C, scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM ET today. The market currently prices an 89% probability that Alpha Gaming will win, reflecting a stark reversal in sentiment over the last 48 hours. While Alpha Dominion Nation entered the tournament with modest expectations, their recent form has collapsed; they have lost all three of their last matches and sit ranked #220 globally, whereas Alpha Gaming has secured one win in their last two outings and commands overwhelming support from Strafe users, who predict an 89.7% victory rate for them[1].
Historical precedents in lower-tier Group C deciders show that such high crowd-implied probabilities (above 85%) for a team with superior recent form rarely fail, provided the match is not cancelled. Comparable cases from United21 Season 51, where INFURITY was favoured with 92.7% against Alpha Dominion Nation, resulted in decisive wins for the favoured side, validating the market’s confidence in Alpha Gaming’s dominance[2]. The current 89% figure aligns with these patterns, suggesting the market views Alpha Dominion Nation’s poor recent record as a definitive barrier to victory rather than a temporary slump.
Traders must monitor the official United21 broadcast schedule for any technical delays or cancellations, as the market resolves to 50-50 if the match is not played or delayed beyond seven days[1]. A critical dependency is the confirmation of the stream link, as United21 recently announced a day with no scheduled matches due to technical losses involving other teams, which could signal potential instability for today’s decider[9]. The primary catalyst to watch is the live start time confirmation on rdy.gg, where real-time bracket updates will confirm if the match proceeds as planned or faces the technical hurdles that have disrupted other fixtures in this tournament cycle[5].
Methodology
We track Counter-Strike: Alpha Dominion Nation vs Alpha Gaming (BO3) - United21 Group C on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.
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?
- Prediction Today 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'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.
- Do I need to KYC for this market?
- Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Prediction Today 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.
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