TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$290,393,159
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2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,944,100,805
420,493
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events
MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 11, 6:20 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting which team will lead at halftime in an upcoming NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals. It evaluates performance strictly during the first two quarters, ignoring any points scored after halftime. If both teams are tied at halftime, a separate outcome accounts for that scenario.
If Arizona wins the 1st Half of the DET Lions vs ARI Cardinals Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 11, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If Detroit wins the 1st Half of the DET Lions vs ARI Cardinals Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 11, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If neither team wins the 1st Half of the DET Lions vs ARI Cardinals Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 11, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
Generally, prediction market odds often 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, while this market aggregates the views of many individual traders. If a significant number of traders believe one team is more likely to win the first half than sportsbooks suggest, the price for that outcome will fall, indicating a higher implied probability. It’s common to see discrepancies, particularly before significant news or events impact perceptions of the game.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing each possible outcome – either the Lions or the Cardinals winning the first half. As more people buy a contract, its price increases, reflecting a higher perceived probability of that outcome occurring. Conversely, selling pressure drives prices down. 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 probabilities in real-time, providing a forward-looking assessment of the game's potential first-half result.
This market resolves around Oct 11, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the market will settle based on which team is leading at the end of the first half of the Lions-Cardinals game. The official game results, as reported by a trusted sports data source, will be used to determine the winning outcome. Traders will then be paid out based on their positions in the market at the time of resolution.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either the Lions or the Cardinals would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they favor one team’s playing style, could also shift the odds. Unexpected news about coaching strategies or team morale could also move the market. Finally, large volume trades from informed participants could signal shifts in sentiment and cause prices to adjust rapidly before Oct 11, 2026.