TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 20, 2:01 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting which team will lead after the first quarter of a professional football game between Cleveland and Tampa Bay. It captures the immediate competitive momentum at the very start of the match, reflecting early performance and strategy. Outcomes depend entirely on points scored during that specific 15-minute segment.
If Tampa Bay wins the 1st Quarter of the Cleveland vs Tampa Bay Pro Football game originally scheduled for Sep 20, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If Cleveland wins the 1st Quarter of the Cleveland vs Tampa Bay Pro Football game originally scheduled for Sep 20, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If neither team wins the 1st Quarter of the Cleveland vs Tampa Bay Pro Football game originally scheduled for Sep 20, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set their lines based on models and internal analysis, while this market is driven by the collective predictions of traders. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially before significant events or breaking news. These differences can present opportunities for arbitrage, where traders attempt to profit from the price variations between the two. However, as the event approaches, the odds on Kalshi often converge with those offered by sportsbooks.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief in each outcome. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. As more traders buy contracts for a particular team, the price increases, indicating a higher perceived chance of victory. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market depth shows the available contracts at different price points, providing insight into the liquidity and potential price slippage. Traders can place limit orders to buy or sell at specific prices, or market orders to execute trades immediately at the best available price.
This market resolves around Sep 20, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the official result of which team wins the first quarter of the game will determine the winning contract. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics as reported by the NFL. Traders holding contracts for the winning team will receive a payout, while those holding contracts for the losing team will forfeit their investment. It’s important to monitor official sources for the final result to understand the market’s settlement.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any news regarding key player injuries, changes in coaching strategies, or even weather conditions could shift the perceived probabilities. Unexpected announcements about team lineups or starting quarterbacks would likely cause substantial price movements. Public sentiment, as reflected in sports news and social media, can also play a role. Finally, large trading volume from informed traders could indicate new information or a shift in expectations, leading to price adjustments in this market.