TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
40,213
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 18, 10:05 AM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting which Houston player will score the first touchdown in an upcoming football game against Jacksonville. Each market corresponds to a specific player or scenario, allowing participants to bet on their likelihood of achieving this feat.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified Houston player scores the first touchdown of the game. If the designated player is active but does not take any snaps, the market settles at the fair market price before the game starts. Once the player takes a snap, the outcome depends solely on whether they score the first touchdown. If no Houston touchdowns are scored during the game, the 'No Touchdown' market resolves to Yes, and all individual player markets resolve to No. These rules apply uniformly across all player-specific markets, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria for each participant's potential outcome.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market aggregates the opinions of many individual traders. If a significant number of traders believe a particular outcome is more likely than sportsbooks suggest, the price in this market will move accordingly. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially as new information becomes available or public sentiment shifts. Examining these differences can offer valuable insights into public perception versus professional analysis.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism, where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about the probability of each outcome. The price of a contract reflects the market’s collective assessment of that outcome’s likelihood. As more traders participate, the price converges towards what the market believes is the true probability. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price movements are driven by supply and demand; if more people buy contracts for a specific outcome, the price increases, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing ensures that the market reflects the most up-to-date information and insights.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the market will determine which team scored the first touchdown in the game between Houston and Jacksonville. The resolution will be based on official game statistics and play-by-play data. The platform will verify the outcome against these sources to ensure accuracy and transparency. The final price of the contracts will reflect the actual outcome of the game, allowing traders to realize their gains or losses.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market. Any news regarding injuries to key offensive players on either team, particularly the quarterback or wide receivers, would likely impact the odds. Changes in weather forecasts, especially if they predict adverse conditions, could also influence the market, as they affect the passing and running game. Furthermore, any shifts in public sentiment, perhaps driven by expert analysis or social media discussions, could lead to increased trading volume and price fluctuations in this market. Unexpected announcements about coaching strategies could also play a role.