TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
Markets across
40,345
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 18, 7:35 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track the defensive performance of both teams in an upcoming football game by measuring how many times each team successfully sacks the opposing quarterback. The outcomes depend on whether specific sack thresholds are met during the match.
All markets resolve based on the official number of sacks recorded by each team during the Buffalo vs Las Vegas Pro Football game scheduled for October 18, 2026. Sacks recorded during 2-point conversion attempts are excluded from all calculations. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the final official result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets will resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants. The resolution hinges solely on the total sacks achieved by each team, with specific thresholds defined for both Buffalo and Las Vegas across multiple markets.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set odds based on their own models and risk assessment, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. As more information becomes available – such as injury reports or weather forecasts – and as the event approaches, the odds on Kalshi may converge or diverge from sportsbook offerings. It's common to see prediction markets outperform traditional sportsbooks, particularly when there's significant public interest and information asymmetry.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes for the total number of team sacks. The price of each contract reflects the market's current expectation of that outcome's probability. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The more traders believe an outcome is likely, the higher its price will climb. Conversely, if sentiment shifts, the price will decrease. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to efficiently incorporate new information and adjust probabilities in real-time, creating a forward-looking assessment of the event's potential results.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the final number of sacks recorded by each team during the game will be used to determine the winning contracts. The official NFL game statistics will serve as the basis for verification. Traders will be able to see the final result reflected in their account balances shortly after the game concludes and the official statistics are released. It's important to monitor the game closely as it progresses to understand how the final outcome might impact the market.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Injury reports for key defensive players on either team are major catalysts, as are changes in the opposing team's offensive line. Unexpected weather conditions, such as heavy rain or strong winds, could also impact the number of sacks. Late-breaking news regarding coaching strategies or player matchups could also shift market sentiment. Finally, any significant public information, like expert analysis predicting a high-scoring or defensively-focused game, could lead to increased trading volume and price fluctuations in this market.