TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 13, 2:47 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the outcome of the first half of an upcoming football game between two teams. Each market corresponds to different point spreads, allowing participants to assess varying levels of performance by either team in the initial half of the match.
All markets resolve based solely on the point differential between the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of their game scheduled for September 13, 2026. Each market specifies a different threshold for the winning team's margin of victory; if the actual margin exceeds the stated threshold, the respective market resolves to 'Yes.' Only points scored in the first half are considered for resolution, and all markets operate independently, meaning each threshold is evaluated separately without influence from others.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set their odds based on models and public perception, aiming to balance action on both sides. This market, however, allows individuals to express their own beliefs, potentially leading to odds that more accurately reflect the true probability of an outcome. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information, biases, or simply a larger and more diverse pool of participants in the prediction market. It's common to see the market adjust as new information becomes available, potentially converging with or diverging from sportsbook lines.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the Browns-Jaguars first half spread. The price of a contract indicates the probability of that spread occurring. As more people buy contracts for a specific spread, the price increases, reflecting growing confidence in that outcome. 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 they profit if their predictions are correct and lose if they are wrong. This dynamic creates a market-driven assessment of the likely outcome.
This market resolves around Sep 13, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on the actual point spread at the end of the first half of the Browns-Jaguars game. The official result, as reported by a trusted sports data source, will determine whether contracts for a particular spread pay out or expire worthless. The platform will verify the final score against these sources to ensure an accurate and transparent resolution process.
Several factors could influence the price of contracts in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Browns or the Jaguars would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest unfavorable playing conditions, could also impact the spread. Furthermore, late-breaking news about team strategies or coaching decisions could shift trader sentiment. Public perception, as reflected in polls and expert analysis, can also play a role, though the market is ultimately driven by individual trading decisions on Kalshi.