TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.6b
24H VOL:
$333,432,169
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,971,286,090
419,492
Markets across
40,634
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,654
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 31, 3:51 PM EST
Kalshi
This market assesses various thresholds of total goals scored by both teams in a specific NHL hockey match. It offers multiple outcome possibilities based on whether the combined score exceeds different goal benchmarks, allowing participants to evaluate the potential scoring intensity of the game.
All markets resolve based on the official total number of goals scored by both teams combined in the Chicago vs Boston NHL game scheduled for October 31, 2026. Goals counted include those scored during regulation time and any overtime periods. If the game concludes with a shootout, the shootout result contributes one goal to the winning team's total. For any market where the threshold is expressed as 'Over X.5 goals,' the market resolves to 'Yes' if the combined total exceeds that threshold. If the match is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original schedule, all markets remain active and resolve according to the final official result. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within the 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants.
Often, prediction market odds reflect a different perspective than those found at sportsbooks. Sportsbooks incorporate a 'vig' or commission into their odds, ensuring profit regardless of the outcome, while Kalshi allows traders to directly assess probabilities. If a significant discrepancy exists between this market and sportsbook lines, it could indicate differing beliefs about the likelihood of various goal totals. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities as perceived by their respective participants, and neither guarantees accuracy.
This market resolves around Oct 31, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final total goals scored in the Chicago vs Boston game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics, as reported by a recognized sports data provider. Traders holding contracts corresponding to the correct total goals will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on incorrect outcomes will not. The final score will determine which contracts settle at 100, and therefore which traders receive payouts.
Several factors could influence the Chicago vs Boston goals market. Late-breaking news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either team would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to impact the style of play, could also shift expectations. Additionally, any significant news related to team form, tactical changes, or historical performance in similar matchups could prompt traders to reassess probabilities and adjust their positions in this market.