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Closed: Oct 30, 9:41 AM EST
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This prediction group concerns the outcome of a single China CBA basketball game between the Guangzhou Loong Lions and the Shanxi Loongs. The market resolves to whichever team wins the game, with a 50/50 split if the game is canceled without a reschedule and a delay until completion if the game is postponed.
In the upcoming CBA game, scheduled for October 30 at 7:35AM ET: If the Guangzhou Loong Lions win, the market will resolve to "Guangzhou Loong Lions". If the Shanxi Loongs win, the market will resolve to "Shanxi Loongs". 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, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
The event resolves based on the winner of the men's professional China CBA basketball game between Shanxi Loongs and Guangzhou Loong Lions, originally scheduled for October 30, 2026, at 7:35 AM EDT. If Guangzhou Loong Lions win, their corresponding market resolves to Yes, and the Shanxi Loongs market resolves to No. Conversely, if Shanxi Loongs win, their market resolves to Yes, and the Guangzhou Loong Lions market resolves to No. Should the game be postponed but commence within 48 hours of the original start time, both markets remain open and resolve according to the final official result. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within 48 hours of the scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants.
Prediction market odds, like those found on Polymarket and Kalshi, often reflect the collective wisdom of a diverse group of bettors, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set their lines based on models and internal risk assessments, while this market is driven by individuals willing to put their capital behind their beliefs. This can lead to discrepancies, especially when public sentiment strongly diverges from the sportsbook's initial assessment. While both aim to predict the same outcome, the mechanisms and information sources differ, resulting in potentially varied probabilities for the Guangzhou Loong Lions versus Shanxi Loongs game.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Prices on Polymarket and Kalshi can diverge due to several factors. Each platform attracts a different user base with varying levels of expertise and information. Trading volume also plays a role; higher volume typically leads to tighter spreads and more accurate pricing. Furthermore, the specific market design – including fees and liquidity provisions – can influence price discovery. Currently, Polymarket currently favors Guangzhou Loong Lions at an implied probability, while Kalshi leans toward Shanxi Loongs. These differences highlight the dynamic nature of prediction markets and the impact of platform-specific characteristics on price formation.