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$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Sep 27, 5:07 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting which player or team unit will score the first touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys in an upcoming professional football game against Baltimore. Each market corresponds to a specific player or the defensive unit, with outcomes determined by game events.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified player or unit scores the first touchdown for Dallas in the designated game. If the designated participant is active but does not take any snaps, the market settles at the fair market price before the game starts. Once a snap is taken, resolution depends on whether that participant scores the first Dallas touchdown. If no Dallas touchdowns occur, the 'No Dallas Touchdown' market resolves to Yes, and all player-specific markets resolve to No. These rules apply uniformly across all participant markets, ensuring consistent settlement criteria regardless of which player or unit is chosen.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially differing from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and risk management, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially before significant events or breaking news. Analyzing these differences can be insightful, as the market may incorporate information not yet fully priced into sportsbook lines. Keep in mind that both represent probabilities of an outcome, but are derived through different mechanisms.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts. The price of a contract represents the probability of that outcome occurring. As more people buy contracts predicting a specific outcome, the price increases, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust probabilities in real-time. The current price reflects the collective assessment of all traders on Kalshi regarding the likelihood of the first Dallas touchdown.
This market resolves around Sep 28, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the market will determine whether Dallas scores the first touchdown in the game. The resolution will be based on official game statistics and play-by-play data. The outcome will be determined by the official record of the game, and any disputes will be resolved based on publicly available and verifiable information regarding the game's events.
Several signals could significantly move this market. Any news regarding injuries to key Dallas offensive players, such as the quarterback or wide receivers, would likely impact the price. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions for passing, could also shift expectations. In-game events, such as early turnovers or strong defensive plays by the opposing team, could also cause rapid price adjustments. Finally, any significant public sentiment shifts, as reflected in polls or expert analysis, may influence trading activity in this market.