TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 26, 9:30 PM EST
Kalshi
This group covers two markets related to a single MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres on September 26th. One market asks who will win the game, and the other asks if a run will be scored in the first inning.
In the upcoming MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, scheduled for September 26 at 8:40PM ET: This market will resolve to "Arizona Diamondbacks" if the Arizona Diamondbacks win the game. This market will resolve to "San Diego Padres" if the San Diego Padres win the game. If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source for this market is the official final statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 24 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
If either team scores a run in the first inning of the Arizona vs San Diego professional baseball game originally scheduled for Sep 26, 2026 at 8:40 PM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes.
Prediction market odds often differ from traditional sportsbook odds due to the varying incentives and information sources involved. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and incorporate a profit margin, while prediction markets allow participants to directly express their beliefs. This can lead to prediction markets being more accurate, especially when a significant amount of volume is traded. However, sportsbooks may offer more competitive pricing on certain outcomes, particularly if they have a strong directional bias. The current volume on this market is $767,560, indicating active trading and potentially insightful price discovery.
Prices on Polymarket and Kalshi can diverge due to several factors. Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts a different user base with varying risk appetites and information advantages, leading to differing opinions reflected in the prices. Trading volume also plays a role; higher volume on one platform can lead to more efficient price discovery. Additionally, the specific market structures and fee schedules on Polymarket and Kalshi can influence trading behavior and, consequently, the odds. These dynamics create opportunities for arbitrage, but also explain why discrepancies can exist.