| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Y -2.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| New York Y -1.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles A -1.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles A -2.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the spread for the first five innings of a Major League Baseball game between Los Angeles and New York. It allows traders to speculate on the relative scoring margin through the early portion of the contest.
The first five innings are a critical window in baseball, often highlighting the performance of starting pitchers before bullpen relief begins. Because starting pitching match-ups vary significantly from game to game, this market captures the tactical advantage held by each team’s rotation during the game's opening phase.
Market prices represent the collective expectation of the point spread between the two teams through the first five frames, factoring in starting pitcher efficiency and early-inning offensive production.
It covers the scoring differential between the two teams at the conclusion of the fifth inning, excluding any action that occurs from the sixth inning through the end of the game.
Yes, if a starting pitcher is pulled early due to injury or poor performance, the team's bullpen usage for the remainder of the first five innings will directly influence the final spread.
The official box score provided by MLB at the completion of five innings—or the conclusion of the game if shortened—will serve as the final determination for this market.
No, this market specifically focuses on the first five innings; performance in the sixth inning or beyond, including extra innings, is not factored into this outcome.
If the game does not reach the point where the fifth inning is completed, the market typically defaults to the rules governing voided or cancelled events as stated in the platform's terms of service.