PolymarketCloses · in 1 dayPart of Bucks vs. Wizards →

Spread: Wizards (-5.5)

Current price

47.5¢

Implied probability 47.5%
$605.4 total volume · YES/NO

7-day range 47.5–48.5¢

Low gotcha risk

Gotcha risk — resolution-rule assessment

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The market rules clearly define how the spread outcome is calculated based on the final score, including overtime periods. Resolution criteria cover all standard point margins and explicitly address contingencies such as game postponement or complete cancellation with a 50-50 split. Official game scores for NBA matchups are universally tracked and indisputable, leaving virtually no room for subjective interpretation.

Wording ambiguity
Low
Source discretion
Low
Timing risk
Low
Exceptional clauses
Low

Liquidity

Medium tradability

Moderate book at the daily check: a spread over 1¢, or less than $50K within 5¢ of the mid. Larger orders may move the price, so check the book before sizing.

Book depth $15.9K within 5¢ of mid
Price history range

Price history

Market price
47¢47.5¢48¢48.5¢49¢00:0105:5511:4817:41
47¢47.5¢48¢48.5¢49¢Oct 19Oct 19Oct 19Oct 19

Not enough price history for this range yet.

Why it moved

No big moves in the last 7 days.

Resolution rules

In the upcoming NBA game between Bucks and Wizards, scheduled for October 21 at 7:00PM ET: If Wizards wins by more than 5.5 points, the market will resolve to "Wizards". If Bucks loses by fewer than 5.5 points, or wins the game outright, the market will resolve to "Bucks". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until completed. If the game is canceled entirely, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.

Rules history

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Market explained

This market measures whether the Washington Wizards will defeat the Milwaukee Bucks by more than 5.5 points in their scheduled NBA game.

How it resolves

The market resolves to Wizards if the Wizards win the game by more than 5.5 points. The market resolves to Bucks if the Bucks win outright or lose by fewer than 5.5 points. The market resolves 50-50 if the game is canceled entirely. If the game is postponed, the market remains open until it is completed. The final score includes any overtime periods played. The rules do not name a specific deciding source.

Key dates

  • Scheduled game date: — Scheduled for 7:00 PM ET

Resolution source

No resolution source is identified in this explainer.

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