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
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,364
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 25, 4:24 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets evaluates individual player and team defensive performance in an upcoming football game, focusing on whether specified athletes achieve certain fantasy point thresholds using a standardized scoring system.
All markets resolve based on Sleeper’s default full-PPR fantasy scoring for the full game (including overtime) between Cincinnati and Baltimore scheduled for October 25, 2026. Each market specifies a player or team unit (D/ST) and a numeric threshold; the market resolves to 'Yes' if the specified entity exceeds that threshold in total fantasy points. Players who do not participate or lack a recorded value are treated as scoring zero points. The official fantasy-point total is determined by Sleeper at the time of game expiration, with no post-expiration adjustments or rounding applied. Scoring includes passing, rushing, receiving, kicking, defensive/special teams actions, and reflects both positive contributions (e.g., touchdowns, sacks, field goals) and negative penalties (e.g., interceptions, missed kicks, fumbles lost). Defensive units receive points based on a tiered system for points allowed and specific plays made.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set their odds based on statistical models and expert analysis, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. As more information becomes available – such as injury reports or weather forecasts – and as the event draws nearer, the prices in this market tend to converge with those offered by sportsbooks, though discrepancies can still occur due to differing market participants and risk assessments. It’s common to see prediction markets as a leading indicator of likely outcomes.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their beliefs about the total fantasy points scored in the Cincinnati vs Baltimore game. The price of a contract ranges from 0 to 100, representing the probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as profitable trades are rewarded. The current price reflects the collective assessment of all participants, making it a dynamic and responsive indicator of expectations. The more contracts purchased for a specific outcome, the higher its price will climb.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final fantasy points total for the Cincinnati vs Baltimore game, as calculated by a major fantasy sports provider, will be used to determine which contracts pay out. Contracts predicting a total fantasy points score equal to or greater than the actual total will pay out $100, while those predicting a lower total will expire worthless. The resolution process is designed to be transparent and based on publicly available data.
Several factors could significantly influence the price of contracts in this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either the Cincinnati or Baltimore teams would likely cause a shift in expectations. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favorable to either team’s offensive or defensive strategies, could also move the market. Unexpected coaching decisions or late-breaking news about team dynamics could also impact trader sentiment and therefore the price of contracts. Overall, any information that alters perceptions of the likely game outcome has the potential to move this market.