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$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Closed: Sep 19, 3:28 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the point differential in the second half of a college football game, specifically examining how much one team might outscore the other after halftime. Each market corresponds to a different margin of victory threshold that must be exceeded for the outcome to be considered successful.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the second half (including overtime) of the Buffalo vs Penn St. college football game scheduled for Sep 19, 2026. For Penn St. markets, resolution occurs if Penn St. wins the second half by more than the specified point margin; for Buffalo markets, resolution occurs if Buffalo wins the second half by more than the specified margin. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of its original time, markets remain open and resolve based on the final result. If the game does not start within 48 hours of the scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price. No affiliation with the NCAA is implied, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
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 aim to balance action on both sides, while this market allows anyone to trade based on their own analysis. If a significant discrepancy exists, arbitrage opportunities may arise, where traders can profit by simultaneously buying and selling contracts on Kalshi and at a sportsbook. However, it’s important to note that prediction markets often incorporate information faster than sportsbooks, especially regarding late-breaking news.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread 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 new information becomes available, the price will fluctuate, providing a real-time assessment of the likely outcome. The current price indicates what traders collectively believe is the most probable second-half spread between Buffalo and Penn State.
This market resolves around Sep 19, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official second-half point spread of the Buffalo vs Penn State football game, as reported by a major sports data provider. Traders who correctly predicted the spread will receive a payout of $100 per contract, while those who predicted incorrectly will forfeit their investment. The final result will be publicly available on Kalshi following the game’s conclusion.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Buffalo or Penn State teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to impact the game’s style of play, could also shift the market. Unexpected announcements about coaching strategies or team morale could also play a role. Finally, large trading volume from informed participants could indicate new information is being factored into the price, potentially causing a rapid shift in the spread.