Sports prediction markets explained simply. Trade on outcomes like a stock market — with real cash payouts.
A prediction market is a platform where you can buy and sell contracts based on whether something will or will not happen. Think of it like a stock market, but instead of companies, you’re trading on real-world events — like sports game outcomes.
Each contract is worth $1.00 if correct, and $0.00 if wrong. The current price (between $0.01 and $0.99) reflects the market’s collective probability estimate.
Explore live markets across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Soccer, College Football, and more. Each market poses a simple yes/no question about a sports outcome.
A price of 78¢ means the market thinks there’s a 78% chance the Chiefs win.
Once you find a market you have an edge in, buy YES contracts if you think it will happen, or NO contracts if you think it won’t. You can buy any number of contracts at the current market price.
The price is determined by supply and demand — just like a stock. When more people buy YES, the YES price goes up (and the NO price goes down).
You don’t have to hold until resolution! If YES goes from 78¢ to 88¢, you can sell your contracts for a 10¢ profit per share — right now, before the game even happens.
This is what separates SharpPredict from traditional sports betting. You’re in full control of your position.
If you hold a YES contract and the outcome occurs (e.g., the Chiefs win the Super Bowl), your contract pays out $1.00. If you bought at 78¢, you profit 22¢ per contract.
Wrong predictions pay $0.00. Sell before resolution to cut losses at any time.