TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$290,393,159
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,944,100,805
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 13, 9:27 PM EST
Kalshi
This market assesses various thresholds of total goals scored by both teams in a specific NHL hockey match. Each threshold represents a different level of scoring intensity, allowing participants to speculate on how high-scoring the game might be. The outcomes depend solely on the combined goals scored by both teams during the game.
All markets resolve based on the total number of goals scored by both teams in the Buffalo vs Montreal NHL game scheduled for October 13, 2026. Goals counted include those scored during regulation time and any overtime periods. If the game concludes with a shootout, the shootout result counts as a single goal awarded to the winning team. For all markets, if the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original scheduled time, it remains active and resolves according to the final official result. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within 48 hours of its scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price. Each individual market has a specific threshold (e.g., Over 1.5, Over 2.5, etc.), and the market resolves to 'Yes' if the total goals exceed that threshold.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ 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. If a significant number of people believe a certain outcome is more likely than a sportsbook suggests, the price in this market will move accordingly. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially before a lot of money has been traded, as the market efficiently incorporates new information and diverse perspectives.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different total goal outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome 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. As more traders participate and place orders, the price adjusts to find an equilibrium point where buyers and sellers agree. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust expectations as the event approaches.
This market resolves around Oct 14, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final total goals scored in the Buffalo vs Montreal game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on official game statistics and will be publicly available shortly after the game concludes. Traders holding contracts corresponding to the correct total goals outcome will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on incorrect outcomes will not.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either the Buffalo or Montreal teams would likely cause movement. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to significantly impact the game's scoring potential, could also shift trader sentiment. Late-breaking news about team tactics or starting lineups, or even significant shifts in public opinion based on expert analysis, could all contribute to price fluctuations in this market before Oct 14, 2026.