LoL: Team Secret Whales vs Deep Cross Gaming (BO5) - LCP Playoffs

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Market context

Team Secret Whales face Deep Cross Gaming in the League of Legends Champions Pro (LCP) Upper bracket final on 31 May, with the match scheduled for 5:00 AM ET. The conditional token pair on Polymarket currently prices Team Secret Whales at 87 cents per USDC, implying roughly a 13% probability for Deep Cross Gaming to advance. Settlement occurs at 15:00 UTC on 31 May, allowing a ten-hour window after the scheduled start for the match to conclude and resolve on-chain via Polygon.

Team Secret Whales' dominance in LCP regular season play underpins the market's confidence. The franchise has consistently outperformed regional competitors in recent splits, establishing a track record of converting regular-season strength into playoff advancement. Deep Cross Gaming, whilst competitive, has historically struggled against top-tier LCP sides in high-stakes matches. Comparable upper bracket finals from prior LCP seasons show favourites at similar probability levels winning roughly 85–90% of the time, though upsets do occur when the underdog enters with momentum from lower bracket runs.

Traders should monitor roster announcements and any last-minute substitutions, which occasionally shift match dynamics in best-of-five formats. Schedule confirmations from LCP officials typically arrive 48 hours before playoffs commence. The 7-day delay clause creates a resolution risk if either organisation faces unforeseen circumstances; however, LCP has maintained consistent scheduling throughout 2025. Team Secret Whales' recent scrim results and any public commentary from coaching staff regarding preparation will likely influence late-market movement before settlement.

Methodology

This page reviews LoL: Team Secret Whales vs Deep Cross Gaming (BO5) - LCP Playoffs across five venues. We show live odds for Polymarket-based markets (sourced from the Polygon order book); for other venues we list platform attributes, since the comparable contracts are not exposed via a public API on every venue. Every CTA points at Kalshi UK — the application we operate, where you trade directly against the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Kalshi UK, 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.

What does it cost to trade on Kalshi UK?

Zero. Kalshi UK routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.