TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
40,213
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 31, 6:47 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the margin of victory for either Colorado State or Utah State specifically in the fourth quarter of their college football matchup. Each market corresponds to a different point differential threshold that must be exceeded by the winning team during that final quarter to settle the outcome.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the fourth quarter (excluding overtime) of the Colorado St. vs Utah St. college football game scheduled for Oct 31, 2026. A 'Yes' outcome occurs when the winning team achieves a victory margin exceeding the specified point differential threshold defined in each individual market. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original scheduled start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the official final result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of the specific point spread conditions outlined in each market.
Generally, prediction markets like Kalshi often reflect information and insights that differ from traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and incorporate a profit margin, while this market relies on the collective wisdom of traders who are incentivized to accurately predict the outcome. This can lead to differences in the odds, especially as new information emerges or public sentiment shifts. While sportsbooks may initially be more visible, this market can sometimes offer a more nuanced and accurate assessment of the likely result, particularly closer to the event's completion.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the 4th quarter. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring, as determined by supply and demand. As more traders buy contracts predicting a specific spread, the price increases, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust its predictions accordingly, offering a real-time assessment of the likely outcome based on collective intelligence.
This market resolves around Oct 31, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final point spread for the 4th quarter of the Colorado St. vs Utah St. game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on official game statistics and will be publicly available following the game's conclusion. Traders holding contracts on the correct spread will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on incorrect spreads will not.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before the game concludes. Any news regarding player injuries, changes in coaching strategies, or even weather conditions could shift trader sentiment and impact the odds. In-game performance during the earlier quarters, such as a dominant offensive showing by one team or a key turnover, could also significantly move the market. Unexpected events, like a controversial call by the referees, could also contribute to price fluctuations as traders react to the unfolding events and reassess the probabilities.