TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$235,918,089
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
40,428
events
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4,364
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 11, 9:41 PM EST
Kalshi
Bettors assess whether a team will win by a margin greater than a specified number of goals. The result depends solely on the goal differential between the two teams at the end of regulation and overtime, excluding shootout outcomes.
Markets resolve based on whether Philadelphia or Carolina wins by more than the specified goal margin in the Oct 11, 2026 NHL game. Postponements within 48 hours of the original start time keep markets open for resolution upon completion. Cancellations or failures to start within 48 hours lead to all markets resolving at a fair price. Shootout results do not affect the outcome.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect a more accurate forecast of future events than traditional sportsbook odds, as they aggregate the wisdom of the crowd. However, there can be discrepancies. Sportsbooks often set initial lines to balance betting action and incorporate a profit margin, while this market is driven purely by participants’ beliefs about the outcome. It’s common to see this market move independently of sportsbook lines, especially as new information emerges or public sentiment shifts. Comparing the two can offer valuable insights into differing perceptions of the game’s likely result.
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 determined by supply and demand. As more traders buy contracts for a particular spread, the price increases, indicating a higher perceived likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust expectations as the game approaches. The current market reflects the collective intelligence of those trading on Kalshi.
This market resolves around Oct 12, 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 Carolina versus Philadelphia game. The market will settle to 100 for the contract corresponding to the actual point spread achieved in the game, and 0 for all other contracts. This ensures a clear and objective determination of the winning outcome based on the official game results, as reported by trusted sources.
Several factors could influence this market before the game concludes. News regarding key player injuries to either Carolina or Philadelphia would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions, could also shift expectations. Unexpected announcements about coaching strategies or team dynamics might also impact trading activity. Even public sentiment, reflected in polls or expert analyses, can influence how traders price the likelihood of different outcomes in this market. Any development that alters perceptions of the teams’ relative strengths could lead to price fluctuations.