In the upcoming NBA game, scheduled for April 12 at 6:00PM ET:
If the Hornets win, the market will resolve to "Hornets".
If the Knicks win, the market will resolve to "Knicks".
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.
Kalshi offers granular spread markets with thresholds ranging from 1.5 to 28.5 points, while Polymarket provides a curated set of specific spreads (-7.5, -8.5, -10.5, -11.5, -12.5, -13.5, -14.5) plus moneyline and over/under totals. Both platforms resolve on the same underlying game outcome (Charlotte at New York, April 12, 2026), but Kalshi's spread coverage is significantly broader and includes thresholds not offered on Polymarket.
Hero Tip:
If you are trading spread markets, note that Kalshi offers more granular betting opportunities (e.g., Hornets -1.5, -4.5, -16.5, -19.5, -22.5, -25.5, -28.5) that do not exist on Polymarket. Conversely, Polymarket's spreads are more standardized. Both platforms resolve identically for overlapping spreads (e.g., -7.5, -8.5, -10.5, -13.5), so arbitrage risk is minimal on those specific lines. Moneyline and over/under markets exist only on Polymarket.
Critical Divergence Points:
Kalshi: Distinct stance: Kalshi offers 13 spread markets covering Charlotte wins by 1.5, 4.5, 7.5, 10.5, 13.5, 16.5, 19.5, 22.5, 25.5, and 28.5 points, plus New York wins by 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 points. Each market resolves YES if Charlotte (or New York) wins by the specified margin or greater. 'If Charlotte wins the Charlotte at New York professional basketball game originally scheduled for Apr 12, 2026 by more than 1.5 points, then the market resolves to Yes.'
Polymarket: Distinct stance: Polymarket offers a moneyline (Hornets vs. Knicks winner), seven spread markets (Hornets -7.5, -8.5, -10.5, -11.5, -12.5, -13.5, -14.5), five full-game over/under totals (213.5, 214.5, 215.5, 216.5, 217.5, 218.5, 219.5), two first-half spreads (Hornets -7.5, -8.5), one first-half moneyline, and one first-half over/under (105.5). Spreads resolve to Hornets if they win by the stated margin plus 1 or more points. 'This market will resolve to Hornets if the Hornets win the game by 9 or more points' (for -8.5 spread).'
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