TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$290,393,159
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,944,100,805
420,493
Markets across
40,511
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 24, 9:42 PM EST
Kalshi
Two NHL teams engage in a game where the final score determines the winner. The schedule's adherence and handling of any delays or cancellations are vital for the result's validity.
The market resolves based on the outcome of the Buffalo vs Washington NHL game scheduled for October 24, 2026. A Washington victory resolves the Washington market to Yes; a Buffalo victory resolves the Buffalo market to Yes. Should the game be postponed but begin within 48 hours of the original start time, all markets remain open and resolve according to the official final result. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within the 48-hour period, all markets will resolve to a fair price.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect a wisdom-of-the-crowd perspective, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set odds to balance their risk and ensure profit, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. This can lead to prediction market prices being more accurate, especially as the event approaches and more information becomes available. However, sportsbook odds can be influenced by factors like public betting patterns and promotional offers, creating potential discrepancies. It's common to see this market move independently of sportsbook lines based on unique information or analysis.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the market's current expectation of that outcome's probability. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective wisdom of the crowd. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market depth, or the number of buy and sell orders at different price levels, indicates the level of agreement among traders. Higher volume generally suggests greater confidence in the current price.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result of the Buffalo vs Washington game, as reported by a trusted sports data source. Traders holding contracts on the winning outcome will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on losing outcomes will not. The platform will verify the result and distribute payouts accordingly, ensuring a transparent and reliable resolution process.
Several signals could significantly move this market before Oct 25, 2026. Key player injuries or suspensions for either Buffalo or Washington would likely cause price adjustments. Unexpected news regarding team strategies, coaching changes, or even weather conditions could also influence trader sentiment. Major shifts in public opinion, as reflected in polls or expert analysis, can also impact the market. Finally, significant betting activity – a large influx of volume on a particular outcome – could drive price changes as traders react to the perceived information driving that activity.