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Detroit vs Pittsburgh Winner?

Detroit vs Pittsburgh Winner?settled — Aug 17, 2026, 7:34pm ETOpen on Kalshi
DETROIT100%
$1.9M volume2 related markets

Kalshi has Detroit near 70% (Pittsburgh 31%) on Detroit vs Pittsburgh. That is a clear favorite on a two-team board. About $1.0M has traded on this board.

Pays on who wins the game — not the spread or total. $100 on Detroit near 70% returns about $143 if they win (before fees); Pittsburgh near 31% returns about $323.

Framber Valdez is listed for Detroit; Carmen Mlodzinski for Pittsburgh. On the season they sit 60-64 and 61-65. Over the last 5 games, Detroit went 1-4 and Pittsburgh went 3-2.

Game context

  1. Starting pitchers Framber Valdez for Detroit; Carmen Mlodzinski for Pittsburgh.
  2. Season record Detroit 60-64; Pittsburgh 61-65.
  3. Last five games Detroit went 1-4 in their last 5; Pittsburgh went 3-2.

When will this market get resolved?

Resolves when the game ends — scheduled for Aug 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT. If this game is postponed or delayed, the market will remain open and close after the rescheduled game has finished (within two days).

Sources

  • MLB Stats API — Listed starters, season records, and results from recent games.