LoL: Maryville University vs Conviction (BO3) - North American Challengers League Playoffs

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Market context

Maryville University played Conviction in the North American Challengers League playoffs Bo3, an upper-bracket quarter-final scheduled for 20 May. The market’s 0% YES price is best read as a data-gap rather than a true unanimous view: if the game has already been completed and no winner is yet reflected in the contract window, the settlement mechanics matter more than the headline price. Similar NACL playoff listings on Liquipedia show the spring split running through early June, while live-match trackers such as Sofascore and GosuGamers flagged this fixture for 20 May, so traders on Polymarket would be looking at a binary winner settlement, whereas Kalshi-style markets often quote the same event through straightforward yes/no probabilities and Betfair or Smarkets expose decimal odds with commission applied at the exchange level.

For context, Maryville have a long history of playoff-level appearances in North American collegiate and challenger circuits, including prior series against Team Liquid Challengers, which gives some baseline for how they are priced when they reach later-stage brackets. Conviction are less widely documented in public archives, so traders will usually lean on recent series form, map scorelines, and bracket progression rather than reputation alone. The main catalysts are whether the result was officially posted within the settlement window, whether the series started on time, and whether any postponement pushes it beyond the seven-day deadline, which would force the contract into a 50-50 resolution regardless of on-server strength. KYC and access also differ by venue: Polymarket remains geo-restricted in some jurisdictions, while Kalshi, Betfair, and Smarkets have separate regulatory and onboarding requirements that can affect who is able to trade this specific line.

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Methodology

This page compares LoL: Maryville University vs Conviction (BO3) - North American Challengers League Playoffs specifically across Polymarket, Kalshi, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets. Live odds come from the Polymarket order book; the other venues' contract details are maintained manually because their APIs aren't directly comparable. Every CTA routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket settles via UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer posts the outcome with a bond, the two-hour window runs, then the smart contract pays USDC.

Kalshi settles USD through the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse — the cleanest variant, with heavier KYC. Betfair Exchange settles in account currency (GBP/EUR), net of 2-5% commission. Smarkets follows the same model as Betfair with a lower default 2% commission.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, PolyGram triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.