TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
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events
MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 18, 12:07 AM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks various thresholds of points scored by both teams combined in the first half of an upcoming college football game. Each threshold represents a different level of scoring intensity, allowing participants to speculate on how high-scoring the first half might be.
All markets resolve based on the total points scored by both teams during the first half of the Fresno St. vs San Diego St. college football game scheduled for Oct 17, 2026. For each market, if the combined score exceeds the specified threshold (e.g., 2.5, 6.5, 9.5 points, etc.), the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, the result is based on the actual game. If the game does not start within 48 hours, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of the specific threshold they may have engaged with.
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, while this market allows anyone to trade based on their own analysis. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook line is inaccurate, they can drive the price on Kalshi in a different direction. This can lead to opportunities for arbitrage or simply a more accurate assessment of the true probability of an event occurring. It's common to see discrepancies, especially before a lot of money flows into either market.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, meaning traders are constantly buying and selling contracts representing different first half totals. The price of each contract reflects the market’s assessment of the probability of that total occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy into a particular outcome, its price increases, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market price efficiently incorporates new information and reflects the collective intelligence of the participants. The price is expressed as a value between 0 and 100, representing the cost of a contract that pays out $1 if the first half total matches the contract's value.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official first half total score from the Fresno State vs San Diego State game will be used to determine which contracts payout. The contract corresponding to the actual first half total will settle at $1, while all other contracts will settle at $0. Traders will be able to claim their winnings or cover their losses after the official result is reported and verified. The resolution process is designed to be transparent and based on objective data.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before resolution. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Fresno State or San Diego State teams would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to affect scoring, could also move the market. Unexpected line movements in sportsbooks could prompt traders to reassess their positions. Finally, large-volume trades on Kalshi from informed traders could also cause noticeable price fluctuations as the market reacts to new information or shifts in sentiment.