Cavaliers vs. Knicks

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Market context

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden, with New York leading the series 1-0 after a 115-104 win in Game 1. The market’s 53% YES price is close to a toss-up, which is consistent with a single-elimination style read on one NBA game rather than the series score. For context, the Knicks’ Game 1 comeback from a 22-point deficit shows how quickly live game state can swing, but the settlement here is only on the final score, including overtime.

From a regulatory and access perspective, this is the sort of event that sits comfortably within the US CFTC’s broad reach over sports prediction markets, while the same activity can raise German GlüStV questions if accessed from Germany, where sports betting-style products may be treated as gambling and subject to licensing rules. “No-KYC up to $1,500” means a user can typically trade up to that exposure without completing identity verification, which lowers the friction for smaller positions but does not change the underlying market mechanics or jurisdictional constraints.

The main catalysts are straightforward: check the confirmed injury report, starting line-ups, and any late changes to Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Brunson, or other high-usage starters, plus whether the game tips off as scheduled at 8:00 p.m. ET. ESPN’s preview notes New York as a 6.5-point favourite with a 214.5 total, which implies the market is already pricing in home-court edge and a relatively modest scoring environment. If the game is postponed, the market stays open until it is played; if cancelled outright with no make-up, it resolves 50-50.

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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

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

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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.

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.