TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
40,213
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MATCHED EVENTS:
4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 24, 9:37 PM EST
Kalshi
Another NHL matchup features similar betting on cumulative goals across different thresholds. The result hinges on the teams' attacking efficiency and defensive strategies, with every goal influencing the final tally.
All markets resolve based on the total goals scored by both teams during regulation and overtime, with shootout goals counted as one goal each. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, markets remain open and resolve according to the final result. Cancellations or failures to start within 48 hours result in all markets resolving to a fair price.
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 need to account for profit margins, while this market is driven by traders directly expressing their beliefs about the likelihood of various outcomes. If a significant discrepancy exists between this market and sportsbook odds, it could indicate that the crowd believes the sportsbook is mispricing the event. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities as perceived by different groups.
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 market’s collective probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders buy contracts for a specific outcome, its price increases, indicating a higher perceived probability. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The current top market on Kalshi is for a total of over 7.5 goals, with traders actively adjusting their positions based on new information and analysis.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final goal tally of the Carolina versus St. Louis game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics, determining whether the total goals scored fall above or below the various threshold levels offered in this market. It’s important to note that the official game results are the sole determinant of the outcome, ensuring a transparent and objective resolution process.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Late-breaking news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either Carolina or St. Louis would likely cause significant shifts in the odds. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favorable for high-scoring or low-scoring games, could also impact the market. Furthermore, any significant news related to team form, tactical changes, or even pre-game analysis from reputable sources could all contribute to movement in this market as traders adjust their predictions.