| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York M wins first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| St. Louis wins first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Tie | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market predicts the outcome of the first five innings of a specific Major League Baseball game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals. It allows participants to speculate on which team will hold the lead or if the score will be tied at the conclusion of the fifth inning.
The 'First 5' market is a popular derivative in baseball betting that isolates the performance of the starting pitchers and the initial offensive momentum. By focusing on the first half of the game, this market effectively removes the influence of bullpen depth and late-game managerial decisions, placing the spotlight squarely on the starting rotation and early-inning hitting production.
The market prices reflect the collective anticipation of how the specific starting pitcher matchup and team offensive trends will influence the game's early trajectory.
If the score is level after the bottom of the fifth inning, the 'Tie' outcome is the winning result.
No, this market specifically focuses on the first five innings, meaning only the performance of the starting pitchers and the offenses up to that point determine the outcome.
Standard market rules typically require the game to reach the conclusion of the fifth inning for the outcome to be settled; if it is called before then, the market may be voided.
No, the market settles strictly based on the score at the end of the fifth inning, regardless of how the teams perform in the final four innings.
The first five innings market focuses on the starting pitching duel, while the full-game moneyline includes variables like late-inning relief pitching and bench depth.