TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.7b
24H VOL:
$279,496,801
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,923,931,766
416,910
Markets across
40,107
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,571
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 8:35 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks the performance gap between Arkansas and Vanderbilt specifically during the second quarter of their scheduled college football game. Each market corresponds to different point differentials that either team might achieve in that quarter alone.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the second quarter of the Arkansas vs Vanderbilt college football game scheduled for October 17, 2026. A market resolves to 'Yes' if the specified team wins the quarter by the stated point margin. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the official result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets settle at a fair price, reflecting the uncertainty introduced by the delay. The outcome hinges exclusively on second-quarter performance, with no consideration given to other quarters' results.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbook odds are typically set by a small group of experts, while this market aggregates the views of many individual traders. It's common to see discrepancies between the two, especially before significant events or when public sentiment strongly favors one outcome. However, as the event approaches, the odds on Kalshi and sportsbook lines tend to converge, as more information becomes available and the market incorporates new data.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the Arkansas-Vanderbilt 2nd quarter. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to set accurate prices, as they profit from correctly predicting the outcome. The more traders participate, the more efficient the market becomes, and the more closely the prices reflect the true probabilities.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the final point spread of the second quarter of the Arkansas versus Vanderbilt football game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The official game statistics, as reported by a recognized sports data provider, will serve as the source for the final spread. Traders holding contracts on the correct spread will receive a payout, while those on incorrect spreads will not.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Arkansas or Vanderbilt teams would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions, could also shift expectations. Furthermore, late-breaking news about team strategies or coaching decisions might cause traders to reassess the probabilities. Even significant betting activity in traditional sportsbooks could influence trading on Kalshi, as traders react to perceived market inefficiencies.