Playoff baseball is underway across the country, and some teams are suiting up for a win-or-go-home Game 3 of the Wild Card round.

While sportsbooks are a popular option for wagering on the action, prediction markets are rapidly growing in popularity. Instead of betting against a bookmaker who’s already tilted the odds in favor of the house, this format features users trading against each other on outcomes they believe will happen.

Users who predict correctly will get paid by those who slip up in their decision, and a live market price reflects what the crowd thinks will happen at a given moment.

Now is the perfect time for sports fans to use prediction markets. New users can get started with the TSN promo code for a $75 prediction bonus on ProphetX or a trade $10, get $10 offer on OG.com.

The Sporting News sheds light on the best prediction market apps to use for Thursday’s riveting MLB Wild Card slate, including the best offers and information about each platform.

MORE: A complete guide for using ProphetX

MLB Wild Card Game 3 prediction market offers

ProphetX prediction market offer

ProphetX is one of the best up-and-coming prediction markets in the country, and the new user promo code is a big reason for that status. Currently, first-time players on ProphetX can claim a generous welcome offer at sign-up to trade $50 and get $75 in bonus funds.

Once applying the TSN promo code, new users must trade $50 on any qualifying market to receive the bonus reward. The $75 bonus will be paid out in three $25 increments over 14 days. With the welcome bonus awarded right out of the gate, new players can have the ability to continue wagering on the ProphetX platform using incentive funds rather than having to make an additional deposit right away.

PROPHETX: New users can use promo code TSN to trade $50 and get $75 in incentive funds

OG.com prediction market offer

On OG.com, new users can trade $10 and get $10 on the prediction platform.

This is exclusive to new accounts that are verified as 18 years old and reside in the United States. Availability varies by state, and other terms and conditions may apply.

How to trade MLB Wild Card Game 3 with prediction markets

Trading on Game 3 of the Wild Card is a simple process for users to take part in. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to trade in on the action:

1. (if applicable) Create a prediction market account: Users must choose on which prediction market to create an account with. 
2. (if applicable) Verify your account and deposit: Once users set up their account with verification details and deposit funds, they can move on to making a prediction.
3. Find the MLB section: This location varies across the market, but this can usually be found on the top or side navigation bar.
4. Locate a desirable game and market: Now that you’ve made it to the MLB tab, you’ll be presented with games that can be predicted on. Click on a matchup and find a betting market (game lines, player props, etc.). Good luck!

ProphetX MLB Wild Card Game 3 prediction markets

ProphetX has an extensive selection of available markets for Game 3 of the Wild Card series. As a reminder for those used to sports betting, ProphetX displays market percentages instead of betting odds. The percentages reflect the collective implied probability of an event. Meanwhile, betting odds are set by the house to bake in a profit margin.

Here’s an outline of some markets users can predict on:

• Game lines (moneyline, run line, total runs)
• Team totals
• Batter props (home runs, hits, total bases, hits + runs + RBIs, singles, doubles, RBIs, runs, stolen bases)
• Pitcher props (strikeouts, hits allowed, pitcher outs, runs allowed, pitcher win, walks allowed)
• Inning props (1st inning runs/spread, 1st 5 innings ML/spread/runs) 

MORE: Promo code TSN gets you $75 in investment funds when you trade $50 on ProphetX

ProphetX MLB Wild Card Game 3 value plays

With the question marks surrounding who will be the first pitchers to stand on the bump this evening, it’s best to take a more cautious trade. Users on ProphetX can click the arrows to the left and right on the run line and total runs section of the game lines to find more attractive or longshot markets. Both teams have been hitting well this series, and bats going cold at this time would be a nail in the coffin.

If this really is a bullpen game, that helps the Braves massively. Outside of a rough end of the game, Atlanta had been hitting better than their Philadelphia counterparts. This game feels like a classic situation where Philly may lose some steam as the innings progress, but the Braves wouldn’t take their foot off the pedal is their opponent starts lagging behind. Taking the home side to win is a safe bet for tonight.

OG.com MLB Wild Card Game 3 prediction markets

OG.com also has a solid list of markets for users to make predictions on. Here’s what platform users can decide on for tonight’s Wild Card slate:

• Game lines (moneyline, run line, total runs)
• Inning props (1st inning runs)
• Batter props (total bases, hits, RBIs)
• Pitcher props (strikeouts, pitcher outs)

MORE: New users on OG.com can trade $10 to get $10 using code TSN25

OG.com MLB Wild Card Game 3 value plays

Philadelphia should give the ball to a legitimate starter today versus their lackluster pen, which bodes well in their favor. When that starter comes out of the game, however, is when trouble begins to bubble. After Jesus Luzardo gave up just three hits and one run in Game 1, relievers Alex McFarlane and Jhoan Duran allowed at least a run, with the latter being on the mound for Austin Riley’s three-run home run. Philly should take the early portion of this game with a starter on the mound, but fans should turn their eyes once a reliever enters this contest.

After a 447-foot moonshot that started Philadelphia’s comeback, Schwarber achieved his first multi-base hit outing of the series. There couldn’t have been a better time for the Phillies’ slugger to start up the grill, and there will surely be more to come. Schwarber typically maintains strong form in the playoffs, and fans beyond the right-field fence should keep their eyes on him in case a baseball hits them. Even if he doesn’t homer today, he only needs to tally at least two total bases via two singles, a double, or better.

Kalshi MLB Wild Card Game 3 markets

Of course, Kalshi offers their own batch of markets for the Wild Card as well. They’re outlined here:

• Game lines (moneyline, run line, total runs)
• Team totals
• Batter props (home runs, hits, hits + runs + RBIs, total bases, RBIs, stolen bases)
• Pitcher props (strikeouts, outs recorded, earned runs, hits allowed, walks)
• Inning props (YRFI/NRFI, inning total runs, inning winner, extra innings)

Polymarket MLB Wild Card Game 3 markets

Finally, it’s time to look at what markets Polymarket is offering for tonight’s pivotal Game 3. Here’s what users can predict on:

• Game lines (moneyline, run line, total runs)
• Team totals
• Batter props (home runs, hits, total bases, hits + runs + RBIs, RBIs, stolen bases)
• Pitcher props (strikeouts, hits allowed, pitcher outs, runs allowed, pitcher win, walks allowed)
• Inning props (YRFI/NRFI, inning total runs, inning winner, 1st 5 innings ML/total runs, extra innings)