Knicks vs. 76ers

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Market context

The New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers on 8 May at 7:00 PM ET in what appears to be a playoff fixture. The market's 100% implied probability for resolution suggests either exceptional certainty about game completion or minimal trading activity. Given the settlement window closes at 23:00 UTC the same day, the market allows roughly 16 hours post-tipoff for result confirmation, sufficient for standard NBA game conclusion and official scoring.

Historical NBA playoff matchups between these franchises show volatility in betting markets driven by injury announcements and lineup confirmations in the 48 hours before tipoff. The 76ers' recent roster construction around Joel Embiid creates binary outcomes—his availability status typically shifts market pricing by 10–15 percentage points in comparable Eastern Conference contests. Knicks depth at guard positions has proven more stable, reducing injury-related repricing. The current 100% reading likely reflects either zero liquidity or a market awaiting deposit inflows to establish genuine two-way pricing.

Traders monitoring this fixture should track official injury reports released 24 hours before game time and any schedule changes announced by the NBA. Funding flows matter here: markets with shallow books often show extreme probabilities until SEPA transfers, USDC on-ramps, or Klarna payment rails bring fresh capital. The settlement window's tight closure means withdrawal timing becomes material—traders exiting via slower rails (traditional bank transfers) face settlement risk if results take hours to confirm officially. Watch for league announcements regarding venue or broadcast changes, which occasionally precede postponements.

Methodology

This page reviews Knicks vs. 76ers 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 PolyGram — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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

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.

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.