| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles D -2.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles D -1.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Texas -1.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Texas -2.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the spread for the first five innings of a baseball game between Texas and Los Angeles. It allows participants to speculate on the run differential during the early portion of the matchup.
The 'First 5' market is a popular way to isolate starting pitching performance, as it focuses on the game before bullpens are typically introduced. It reflects the relative strength of the starting rotations and early-game offensive efficiency for both franchises. Historically, this market is sensitive to pitcher matchups, park factors, and lineup availability.
Market prices represent the collective expectation of the run spread, where higher or lower values reflect the anticipated dominance of one team over the other through the fifth inning.
Typically, if a game does not reach the completion of the fifth inning, the market may be voided or settled based on the official league ruling on completed game status.
No, this market specifically covers the run differential through the first five full innings of regulation play.
Because starting pitchers are the primary drivers of first-five outcomes, a late change to the starting rotation often leads to significant shifts in market sentiment.
Yes, the presence of key hitters in the lineup significantly impacts early-game run production expectations.
The spread is the point handicap applied to the final score after five innings to determine the winner of the prediction contract.