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$154.3b
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$228,458,490
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2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Nov 1, 3:06 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets evaluate various scoring thresholds for the combined points scored by both teams in the first half of an upcoming football game. Each threshold represents a different level of scoring intensity, allowing participants to assess the potential pace and scoring dynamics of the game's opening period.
All markets resolve based on the total points scored by both teams combined during the first half of the designated football game. Each market has a specific numerical threshold; if the combined score exceeds that threshold, the market resolves to 'Yes.' Only points scored in the first half count toward resolution, and all markets operate independently of one another. The thresholds range progressively from 3.5 points to 42.5 points, offering varying levels of difficulty for achieving a 'Yes' outcome. Kalshi explicitly states it is not affiliated with the governing league, and all trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially differing from initial sportsbook lines which can be influenced by factors like public perception or sharp action. Sportsbooks set opening lines based on their models and risk assessment, while this market allows anyone to trade based on their own analysis. Over time, prediction market prices tend to be more accurate forecasts than traditional point spreads, as they incorporate a broader range of information and incentives. It's common to see convergence between the two as the event approaches, but discrepancies can still offer value for informed traders.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different possible outcomes. The price of a contract reflects the market's probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the price adjusts to reflect the collective assessment of the event's likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The current price indicates what traders believe is a fair value for the potential point total in the first half, based on all available information. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate assessments, leading to efficient price discovery.
This market resolves around Nov 1, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final point total scored in the first half of the Baltimore Ravens versus Buffalo Bills game will determine whether the market settles above or below the relevant threshold. The official game statistics, as reported by a trusted sports data provider, will be used to verify the result. Traders will then be paid out based on their positions in the market, reflecting the accuracy of their predictions.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either the Bills or Ravens would likely cause significant movement, as would changes in weather forecasts predicting adverse conditions. Updates on team practice reports, coaching decisions, or even pre-game analysis from prominent sports commentators could also impact trading activity. Unexpected line movements in sportsbooks could also trigger adjustments in this market, as traders react to new information and reassess their probabilities. The closer we get to Nov 1, 2026, the more sensitive the market will be to these types of signals.