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2,388,728,490
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400,720
Markets across
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Closed: Sep 19, 9:17 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the outcome of the fourth quarter in an upcoming college football game, specifically how much one team might outscore the other in that final period. Each market represents a different point differential threshold that must be exceeded for the bet to pay out.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the fourth quarter of play, excluding any overtime periods. For markets where Alabama is the favored team to win by a specific margin, the condition is met if Alabama's point differential over Florida State exceeds the stated threshold during the fourth quarter. Conversely, markets favoring Florida State require the team to outscore Alabama by more than the specified margin in that quarter. If the originally scheduled game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its intended start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the final official result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets will instead resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of the game's ultimate status.
Typically, prediction market odds tend to be more accurate than traditional sportsbook odds, especially closer to the event. This is because prediction markets aggregate the wisdom of the crowd, incentivizing participants to provide informed opinions. Sportsbooks, while employing experts, can be influenced by factors like house bias or promotional offers. However, initial odds on Kalshi may differ from those at sportsbooks, reflecting varying levels of information and market participation. It’s common to see convergence as the event approaches and more traders engage with this market.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about the outcome of the Florida St vs Alabama spread. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the price adjusts accordingly, providing a dynamic and real-time assessment of the likely spread. The market’s depth, indicated by bid and ask sizes, also influences price discovery.
This market resolves around Sep 19, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final 4th quarter spread of the Florida St vs Alabama game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result as reported by the governing sports authority. Traders holding the winning contract will receive a payout of 100, while those holding the losing contract will receive nothing. The market’s resolution is independent of any pre-game predictions or analyses; it is solely determined by the actual game result.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either Florida St or Alabama would likely cause a shift in the spread. Unexpected changes in weather conditions, particularly if they favor one team’s playing style, could also move the market. Late-breaking news about coaching strategies or team morale could also impact trader sentiment. Finally, significant betting activity – a large influx of volume on one side of the market – can also drive price movements as traders react to perceived information or momentum.