Shenzhen Leopards vs. Zhejiang Lions

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Market context

Shenzhen Leopards face Zhejiang Guangsha Lions in a CBA playoff game, with Zhejiang already 2-0 up in the series after a 92-85 win in Game 2. That makes the current 100% crowd-implied price a reflection of a near-certain outcome already baked into the market rather than a balanced two-way contest. In similar knockout series, late market moves are usually driven by team news or scheduling changes, not by a fresh reassessment of basic strength. For users in Germany, the GlüStV framework is relevant because access to prediction-market style products can be treated differently from standard sports betting, while US CFTC reach is mainly a jurisdictional issue if a platform or user activity touches US-regulated markets. On some venues, “no-KYC up to $1,500” typically means lower-value participation can be available without full identity verification, but higher deposits, withdrawals, or enhanced checks may still trigger KYC.

For traders, the main catalysts are confirmation that tip-off remains on schedule, any official team injury or rotation updates, and whether the league changes venue, format, or timing. The market also depends on the result being settled on final score including overtime, so a postponed game stays open until completion and a cancelled game would resolve 50-50 under the rules here. Recent reporting on Game 2 from Reuters and scoreline coverage from live sports outlets show Guangsha holding the series lead and Barry Brown scoring 30 points, which is the main recent form reference point rather than a broader season trend. With the market already at 100% YES, the practical question is less about probability and more about whether any administrative change prevents normal settlement within the window ending 2026-05-28T11:35:00Z.

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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.

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 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.

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?

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