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: Aug 18, 12:13 AM EST
Kalshi
Two professional basketball teams compete in a match where each half's scoring determines specific outcomes. The focus is on which team scores more points in a designated half of regular time, excluding any overtime periods.
This event determines the winner of each half in a specified women's professional basketball game between Dallas and Golden State, scheduled for August 17, 2026. Three distinct outcomes are possible: Golden State winning the half, Dallas winning the half, or a tie where both teams score equally. The resolution depends solely on points scored during the specified half of regulation time, with overtime points excluded. If the game is postponed or delayed, markets remain open until the rescheduled game concludes within two days. If the game is canceled or rescheduled beyond this window, markets resolve at a fair price. All outcomes are independent and resolved based on the half's scoring results.
On Kalshi, this market reflects trader sentiment through dynamically updated probabilities, which often differ from traditional sportsbook lines. While sportsbooks incorporate additional factors such as risk management and margins, prediction markets provide a pure probability estimate based on participant activity. The difference can be especially noticeable for niche matchups like the second half winner market, where trader insights may diverge from broader public betting trends. These variations offer traders a unique perspective on expected outcomes.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, this market is priced through trader submissions that set the probability of each outcome. The current top outcome reflects the collective view of Kalshi users, with chances displayed as a percentage. Liquidity levels depend on trading volume of $13,728, influencing how tightly prices can shift.
This market resolves around Aug 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The winner of the second half is determined by official game results, and the market settles accordingly based on those verified scores.
Several developments could shift probabilities in this market before Aug 18, 2026. Key factors include major player injuries, strategic coaching decisions, and momentum swings during the first half that influence second-half performance expectations. High-profile performances or critical errors by star athletes may also reshape trader outlooks. As the game approaches, real-time scoring updates and possession statistics will likely drive rapid adjustments in market positioning.