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$154.4b
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$230,589,906
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2,984,028,936
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$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
40,213
events
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4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 25, 5:10 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets focus on the point differential between Denver and Arizona during the first quarter, allowing bettors to predict whether Denver wins by a specific margin or if Arizona wins by a specific margin. Outcomes are determined purely by first-quarter performance.
The spread markets evaluate Denver's and Arizona's performance relative to set point differentials during the first quarter only. Denver must win by exceeding thresholds ranging from 2.5 to 10.5 points, while Arizona must win by exceeding thresholds from 2.5 to 10.5 points. Each threshold represents a separate market, resolving positively if the specified team's victory margin surpasses the designated amount within that quarter alone.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, incorporating a profit margin. This market, however, is driven by individuals trading based on their own information and beliefs. While there can be alignment, prediction markets often provide a more accurate forecast, especially as the event approaches, because they aggregate diverse perspectives. Discrepancies can highlight areas where the market perceives an advantage or undervaluation not captured by sportsbooks.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their beliefs about the first quarter spread. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring. Buyers are expressing confidence in the spread, while sellers are betting against it. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price movements are determined solely by supply and demand from traders on the Kalshi exchange, creating a dynamic and real-time assessment of the likely outcome. This differs from fixed-odds betting, as the price adjusts with each trade.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the actual first quarter spread of the Denver versus Arizona game will be used to determine whether contracts predicting a specific spread will pay out at $100, or settle at $0. The resolution will be based on official game statistics as reported by a trusted sports data provider. Traders will be able to see the final result and the payout of their contracts following the completion of the first quarter.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before the game concludes. Any news regarding key player injuries for either Denver or Arizona would likely cause significant movement, as this directly impacts the perceived strength of each team. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions, could also shift the market. Additionally, late-breaking news about coaching strategies or team morale could influence trader sentiment. Finally, large volume trades from informed participants could create short-term price fluctuations as they express their views on the likely outcome.