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Closed: Sep 13, 12:14 AM EST
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This set of markets tracks the margin of victory in an upcoming college football game, allowing participants to speculate on how decisively one team will win over the other. Each market corresponds to a specific point differential threshold that must be exceeded for the bet to pay out.
All markets resolve based on the official final result of the Cal Poly vs San Jose St. college football game scheduled for Sep 12, 2026. For markets where San Jose St. must win by a specified margin, if San Jose St. wins by more points than the threshold, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. The market labeled 'Cal Poly wins by over 1.5 points' resolves to Yes only if Cal Poly wins by more than 1.5 points. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, all markets remain open and resolve according to the final result. If the game fails to start within 48 hours of its scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of the specific point differential conditions.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially differing from those set by sportsbooks. Sportsbooks establish initial lines based on their own analysis, aiming to balance action on both sides. This market, however, allows a broader range of participants to express their beliefs, which can lead to odds that more accurately forecast the actual result. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information sources, biases, or simply the collective intelligence of market participants versus sportsbook analysts. It's common to see prediction markets move independently as new information becomes available.
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 indicates the probability of that spread being the final result. As more traders buy contracts for a particular spread, its price increases, reflecting growing confidence in that outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market dynamically adjusts based on supply and demand, providing a real-time assessment of the game's likely outcome as perceived by those trading on Kalshi.
This market resolves around Sep 13, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final point spread will be determined by the official result of the Cal Poly vs San Jose State football game. The market will settle to 100 if the actual spread matches a contract's spread, and to 0 if it does not. Traders holding contracts corresponding to the correct spread will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on incorrect spreads will lose their investment. This process ensures a transparent and objective resolution.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before Sep 13, 2026. Key injuries to starting players on either Cal Poly or San Jose State would likely cause significant movement, as would any major changes in team strategy or coaching decisions. Unexpected weather conditions, such as heavy rain or strong winds, could also impact the perceived advantage of either team. Furthermore, any significant news regarding team morale, player suspensions, or changes in public perception could contribute to shifts in the market's price as traders react to new information.