Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Kalshi Alternative) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
73% | 27% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Go to the live market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
73% | 27% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Go to the live market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Go to the live market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Go to the live market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Go to the live market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 73% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 1? | 73% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 73% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 72% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 2? | 65% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 1? | 64% |
| Game Handicap: TL (-1.5) vs Deep Cross Gaming (+1.5) | 64% |
| O/U 3.5 Games | 63% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 3? | 58% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 2? | 58% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 3? | 54% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 52% |
| First Blood in Game 1? | 51% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 51% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 51% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 51% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 51% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 51% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 51% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 4? | 50% |
| First Blood in Game 4? | 50% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 4? | 50% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 4? | 50% |
| First Blood in Game 3? | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 49% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 49% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 1? | 39% |
| Game 4 Winner | 38% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 2? | 37% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 3? | 37% |
| Game Handicap: TL (-2.5) vs Deep Cross Gaming (+2.5) | 36% |
| Game 1 Winner | 33% |
| Game 2 Winner | 33% |
| Game 3 Winner | 33% |
| First Blood in Game 2? | 31% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 27% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 26% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 26% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 26% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 25% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 25% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 25% |
| O/U 4.5 Games | 25% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 25% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 25% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 25% |
| Match Winner | 20% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 12% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 12% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 12% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 36.5 in Game 1? | 0% |
Market context
Based on real-money crowd forecasting, lol: deep cross gaming vs team liquid (bo5) - mid-season invitational play-in stands at 73% likelihood according to current market consensus. This market refers to the LoL Lower bracket semifinal match between Deep Cross Gaming and Team Liquid in the Mid-Season Invitational Play-In, initially scheduled for June 29 at 4:0…
Methodology
This page compares LoL: Deep Cross Gaming vs Team Liquid (BO5) - Mid-Season Invitational Play-In specifically across Polymarket, Kalshi, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets. The live probability is the Polymarket mid; the comparison columns summarise each venue's fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Kalshi Alternative, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.
Resolution & payout
Settlement is the biggest difference between the four platforms: Polymarket on-chain in USDC (instant), Kalshi USD via CFTC (T+1), Betfair and Smarkets in local currency via bank withdrawal (T+1 to T+3). On-chain settlement clears in minutes — the fastest payout path of the four.
FAQ
- Polymarket vs Kalshi — which is better?
- Depends on your location. Kalshi is CFTC-regulated, US-only with full KYC. Polymarket is global, on-chain, no KYC up to $1,500. Polymarket has ~10x higher liquidity but higher regulatory risk.
- What does Polymarket cost vs Kalshi?
- Polymarket: 0% fees, only Polygon network costs (~$0.01/trade). Kalshi: up to 7% per trade plus spread. For high-frequency traders, Polymarket is dramatically cheaper.
- Which platform has the deepest liquidity?
- Polymarket — by a wide margin. Top markets reach $50-500M volume, Kalshi ~$200M cumulative, Betfair similar. Deeper liquidity means your trade moves the quote less.
- Is Betfair a Polymarket alternative?
- Only partially. Betfair Exchange is UK-focused with a sports-betting emphasis; they have politics markets but with thinner liquidity than Polymarket. Settlement in GBP/EUR, 2-5% commission on winnings.
- Which platform is accessible globally?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Kalshi is US-only. Betfair and Smarkets are UK-restricted. Kalshi Alternative has a different geo footprint and routes to Polymarket's order book at 0% fees.
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