Zhejiang Lions vs. Shanghai Sharks

Platform comparison

Market context

The Zhejiang Lions face the Shanghai Sharks in a Chinese Basketball Association fixture scheduled for 31 May at 7:35 AM ET, with the settlement window closing 7 June at 11:35 UTC. The 0% implied probability reflects either minimal trading activity or a technical artefact; neither team's recent form nor injury status justifies complete dismissal of either outcome.

Shanghai Sharks have historically held the stronger regular-season record and playoff pedigree within the CBA's competitive landscape, though Zhejiang has shown capacity to compete in head-to-head matchups. The Sharks' consistency in domestic competition suggests marginal favouritism, yet single-game variance remains substantial. Historical CBA outcomes demonstrate that home-court advantage and roster availability shifts can swing results sharply; neither factor is yet confirmed for this fixture.

Key variables to monitor include official team rosters and any late injury announcements from either club, typically released 24–48 hours before tip-off. The timing—early morning ET—may affect liquidity and trader participation in Western markets. Confirmation of the venue and any weather-related scheduling risks should be verified through CBA official channels. If either team experiences significant player unavailability or the fixture faces postponement, the settlement window extends to 7 June, creating potential for market repricing once conditions clarify.

Methodology

This page reviews Zhejiang Lions vs. Shanghai Sharks 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 Prediction Today — 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

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.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

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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.