TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 22, 8:49 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) matchup between the Hanshin Tigers and Yokohama BayStars scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET. Polymarket offers a binary win/loss market, while Kalshi offers four separate over/under markets on combined run totals. The core event is identical, but the market structures and resolution criteria diverge significantly.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 22 at 5:00AM ET: If the Hanshin Tigers win, the market will resolve to "Hanshin Tigers". If the Yokohama BayStars win, the market will resolve to "Yokohama BayStars". 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 Yokohama DeNA BayStars vs Hanshin Tigers 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 sportsbooks price events differently because they operate under distinct incentive structures. Sportsbooks set odds to balance action and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets aggregate trader beliefs directly through supply and demand. Prediction market prices often reflect sharper, more efficient consensus when traders have strong information or expertise. However, sportsbooks may move faster on breaking news due to professional risk management. Comparing both sources helps you spot value and understand where the broader market stands on this matchup.
Key catalysts include roster changes, injury announcements, recent win-loss streaks, and head-to-head historical trends. Weather conditions and home-field advantage can shift trader sentiment. Major league standings and playoff implications may influence how seriously each team plays. Media coverage and expert predictions often trigger repricing as new analysis reaches traders. Late-breaking lineup adjustments or coaching decisions can spark sharp moves. Monitor team social media, sports news outlets, and betting market activity for signals that could reshape odds before the final pitch.