On March 30 at 10:00 PM ET, the St. Louis Blues will face the San Jose Sharks in an NHL matchup. Markets cover both the moneyline winner (Blues vs. Sharks) and multiple total goals over/under thresholds (4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5). All resolutions are based on the final score including overtime and shootouts, with one goal added to the winning team's score in shootout scenarios.
Kalshi and Polymarket use different threshold interpretations for over/under markets. Kalshi resolves YES if the threshold is exceeded (e.g., over 2.5 means 3+ goals), while Polymarket resolves Over if the stated threshold is met or exceeded (e.g., O/U 4.5 resolves Over at 5+ goals). This creates a systematic 1-goal offset across comparable markets.
Hero Tip:
If you trade the same over/under line on both platforms, verify the exact threshold before settling. For example, a 5-goal final score resolves YES on Kalshi's over 4.5 market but Under on Polymarket's O/U 4.5 market. Cross-platform arbitrage is possible if odds diverge significantly.
Critical Divergence Points:
Kalshi:
Distinct stance: Kalshi offers eight separate over/under markets (2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5) each resolving YES if the stated threshold is exceeded. For example, the over 4.5 market resolves YES if 5 or more goals are scored. Additionally, Kalshi includes a head-to-head winner market (Blues vs. Sharks) and two spread markets (Sharks -1.5, Blues -1.5), all based on final score including overtime and shootouts.
Polymarket:
Distinct stance: Polymarket offers four over/under markets labeled O/U 4.5, O/U 5.5, O/U 6.5, and O/U 7.5, each resolving Over if the combined goals equal or exceed the stated threshold plus one (e.g., O/U 4.5 resolves Over at 5+ goals). Polymarket also includes a head-to-head winner market (Blues vs. Sharks) and one spread market (Sharks -1.5), all based on final score including overtime and shootouts with a special rule: in a shootout, one goal is added to the winning team's score for resolution purposes.
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