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$230,589,906
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2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
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Closed: Oct 25, 2:43 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the margin of victory for either Cincinnati or Baltimore in the first half of their upcoming Pro Football game. Each market corresponds to a specific point differential threshold that must be exceeded for the outcome to be considered valid.
These markets resolve based on the point differential in the first half of the Cincinnati vs Baltimore Pro Football game scheduled for October 25, 2026. Each market specifies a different point spread threshold that must be exceeded by either team to result in a 'Yes' outcome. For markets where Baltimore is the favorite, the condition is that Baltimore must win by more than the specified margin (ranging from 2.5 to 13.5 points). Conversely, for markets where Cincinnati is the potential winner, the condition is that Cincinnati must win by more than the specified margin (ranging from 2.5 to 10.5 points). All assessments are strictly limited to points scored during the first half of play; any points scored in the second half are irrelevant for resolution purposes. The markets are independent, meaning each threshold is evaluated separately, and only the specific market corresponding to the actual point differential will resolve as 'Yes', with all others resolving as 'No'.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often aligning closely with sportsbook odds but sometimes diverging based on unique information or perspectives held by traders. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and risk management, while this market allows anyone to express their belief about the likely outcome. It's common to see initial discrepancies, but as the event approaches, the odds on Kalshi often converge with those offered by major sportsbooks, though differences can persist due to varying market dynamics and information access.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the first half of the game. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring, as determined by supply and demand. Traders are essentially betting on whether the actual spread will be higher or lower than the one represented by the contract they trade. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The more traders who believe a particular spread is likely, the higher its price will climb, and vice versa.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official first-half spread of the Cincinnati vs Baltimore game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result published by the league, and the contracts will pay out based on whether the actual spread falls within the range represented by the purchased contracts. The platform will verify the result and distribute payouts accordingly once the official data is available.
Several factors could influence the price of contracts in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Bengals or the Ravens would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favoring one team's style of play, could also impact trading activity. Furthermore, late-breaking news about team strategies or coaching decisions, or even significant shifts in public sentiment, could all contribute to fluctuations in the price of contracts on Kalshi before the game begins.