TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,590,312
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,439,516,703
404,175
Markets across
30,277
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,685
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 23, 8:34 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) game between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Orix Buffaloes scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Markets on both Polymarket and Kalshi are betting on the outcome of this matchup, with resolution tied to the official winner.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 23 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.
Resolution is based on the final result of the Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka Hawks Japan NPB game originally scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, markets remain open and close after the rescheduled game concludes within two days. Should the game be cancelled or rescheduled beyond two days, markets resolve to a fair price per official rules. Tied games resolve to 50/50.
Prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks price outcomes using different mechanisms. Sportsbooks set odds to balance their book and manage risk, while prediction markets derive prices from continuous trading among participants with real money at stake. Prediction market prices often reflect longer-term consensus and can diverge from sportsbook lines, especially as new information emerges or sharp traders identify value. Many analysts view prediction market pricing as a complementary signal to sportsbook odds, particularly for events where public betting patterns may skew traditional lines.
Key injury announcements, roster changes, or weather conditions closer to game day can shift trader sentiment significantly. Recent team performance, head-to-head records, and lineup adjustments often trigger repricing as new information becomes public. Betting action from sharp traders or large position shifts on either platform may signal conviction and move prices. Media coverage, expert commentary, and any late-breaking news about player availability or team strategy can also influence market dynamics in the final days before this matchup.