TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
Markets across
30,214
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 22, 10:54 AM EST
Polymarket
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) matchup between Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Orix Buffaloes scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Polymarket offers a binary win/loss market, while Kalshi offers four separate over/under markets on combined run totals (5.5, 7.5, 9.5, and 11.5 runs).
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 22 at 5:00AM ET: If the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks win, the market will resolve to "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks". If the Orix Buffaloes win, the market will resolve to "Orix Buffaloes". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source will be official information from the NPB. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The event resolves based on the total runs scored by both teams in the Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka Hawks game on July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Resolution occurs at four distinct run thresholds: 5.5 runs, 7.5 runs, 9.5 runs, and 11.5 runs. Each threshold represents a separate market outcome, with resolution to Yes if the combined team score exceeds the specified threshold. The official game result as recorded by the governing league determines the final run total used for resolution.
Prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks use different mechanisms to set odds. Sportsbooks employ professional oddsmakers and adjust lines to balance action and manage risk, while prediction markets rely on supply and demand from traders who stake real capital on outcomes. This market reflects the aggregated beliefs of many independent participants rather than a single institution's view. Prediction market prices often converge toward sportsbook odds as the event approaches, though they may diverge significantly earlier due to differences in trader composition, information access, and risk appetite.
Key catalysts include injury announcements affecting star players, recent team performance trends, head-to-head historical matchups, and weather conditions on game day. Lineup changes, managerial decisions, and momentum shifts during the season can also sway trader sentiment. Breaking news about player availability or unexpected roster moves often triggers sharp price swings. As the event date approaches, accumulating real-time data—such as warm-up reports or late-breaking roster confirmations—typically drives final repricing before this market locks in.