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Houston vs Washington: First 5 Spread
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What is the first 5 inning spread in Houston vs Washington?

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$59,421

Washington -2.5 first 5 innings

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Resolved Jul 7, 2026

Closed: Jul 6, 8:24 PM EST

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Washington -2.5 first 5 innings

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100%
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N/A
$26,170
N/A
N/A
$24,916
Settled
Yes
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Washington -1.5 first 5 innings

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$11,434
N/A
N/A
$5,596
Settled
Yes
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Houston -2.5 first 5 innings

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N/A
$14,433
N/A
N/A
$8,300
Settled
No
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Houston -1.5 first 5 innings

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$7,385
N/A
N/A
$4,398
Settled
No
Total markets: 4

Description

This event predicts the run differential between Houston and Washington after the first 5 innings of their July 6, 2026 game. Bettors wager on whether one team will win by a margin exceeding specific run spreads (1.5 or 2.5 runs).

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The event resolves based on the run differential at the end of the first 5 innings of the Houston vs Washington game originally scheduled for July 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT. Washington -2.5 resolves to Yes if Washington leads by more than 2.5 runs; Washington -1.5 resolves to Yes if Washington leads by more than 1.5 runs; Houston -1.5 resolves to Yes if Houston leads by more than 1.5 runs; and Houston -2.5 resolves to Yes if Houston leads by more than 2.5 runs. A margin of exactly 2.5 or 1.5 runs does not satisfy the "more than" condition and results in a No resolution. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and resolves after the rescheduled game concludes, within two days of the original scheduled date.

Frequently asked questions

On Kalshi, the Houston-Washington first 5 spread market dashboard tracks real-time odds and price movements for this prediction market. The interface displays current market pricing, historical price trends, and trading volume data that reflect how traders are positioning themselves on the first-quarter spread outcome between these two teams. You can monitor shifts in implied probability as new information emerges, giving you a live snapshot of collective market sentiment leading up to tipoff.

Prediction market odds and traditional sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different participant bases and incentive structures. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and protect their margins, while prediction markets like this one are driven by traders risking real capital on their forecasts. This market aggregates dispersed information from many participants, which can sometimes reveal edges that sportsbooks have missed or adjust more slowly to breaking news about team injuries or lineup changes.

On Kalshi, this market is priced through an order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell contracts based on their belief about the first-5 spread outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each contract reflects the implied probability that traders assign to that outcome, with bids and asks continuously updating as new trades execute. Your entry and exit prices depend on the liquidity available at the time you trade, so monitoring the order book helps you identify the best execution.

This market resolves around Jul 7, 2026, once the game concludes and the first-quarter spread result is verifiable from credible public sources. The outcome is determined by the official final score of the first five minutes of play and how it compares to the spread specified in the market. Traders holding positions will see their contracts settle based on whether the actual spread matched their prediction.

Key catalysts that could shift this market include announced injuries or roster changes to either team, late-game lineup adjustments, and updated betting-market consensus from major sportsbooks. Coaching decisions about starting lineups and playing time in the opening minutes can also influence trader expectations. Additionally, any breaking news about player availability or team strategy adjustments in the days leading up to tipoff may prompt repricing as new information reaches the market.