TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
Markets across
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events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 4, 11:45 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on determining which team will score the most points in the second half of an upcoming football game between two professional teams. The outcome depends solely on the performance during the latter half of the match, excluding any points scored in the first half.
If Carolina wins the 2nd Half (including overtime) of the DET Lions vs CAR Panthers Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If Detroit wins the 2nd Half (including overtime) of the DET Lions vs CAR Panthers Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If neither team wins the 2nd Half (including overtime) of the DET Lions vs CAR Panthers Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 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 lines based on their own models and need to account for a profit margin, while this market is driven by traders directly expressing their beliefs. If a significant discrepancy exists, arbitrage opportunities may arise, where traders can profit by simultaneously buying and selling contracts on Kalshi and at a sportsbook. However, it's important to remember that both represent probabilities of an event occurring, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, meaning traders can buy and sell contracts at prices determined by supply and demand. The price of a contract represents the probability of that outcome occurring, scaled to a value between 0 and 100. As more people buy contracts predicting a particular team will win the second half, the price for that outcome increases. 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 reflect changing expectations about the game’s outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 5, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the team leading at the end of the second half of the Lions versus Panthers game will be declared the winner. The resolution will be based on the official game results as reported by a trusted sports data source. Traders holding contracts on the winning team will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on the losing team will not.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either the Lions or Panthers would likely cause price movement. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they favor one team's playing style, could also shift the odds. In-game performance during the first half, such as a dominant offensive showing or a key turnover, will undoubtedly impact trading activity. Finally, any late-breaking news or analysis from respected sports commentators could also contribute to shifts in the price of contracts in this market.