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$154.6b
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$323,326,361
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2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,969,435,260
419,363
Markets across
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Closed: Oct 4, 11:45 AM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on determining which team will score the most points in a specific quarter of an upcoming football game between two professional teams. The outcome depends solely on the performance during that quarter, not the final game result. It highlights the importance of short-term performance over the course of a single game segment.
If Washington wins the 2nd Quarter of the IND Colts vs WAS Commanders Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If Indianapolis wins the 2nd Quarter of the IND Colts vs WAS Commanders Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If neither team wins the 2nd Quarter of the IND Colts vs WAS Commanders Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
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 need to account for profit margins. This market, however, is driven purely by individuals trading on their beliefs about the outcome of the second quarter. If a significant number of traders believe one team is more likely to win, the price for that outcome will rise, potentially moving further away from initial sportsbook lines. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information or risk assessments among traders and bookmakers.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing each possible outcome – in this case, either the Colts or the Commanders winning the second quarter. The price of a contract represents the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more people buy contracts for a particular team, the price increases, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market reflects the collective intelligence of those trading on the event.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the winner of the second quarter of the Colts-Commanders game will determine the winning contract. The official game results, as reported by a trusted sports data source, will be used to verify the outcome. Traders holding contracts for the winning team will receive a payout, while those holding contracts for the losing team will forfeit their investment. The resolution process is designed to be transparent and based on objective data.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Colts or the Commanders would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they favor one team’s playing style, could also impact prices. Additionally, pre-game analysis from sports analysts and any late-breaking news about team strategies or starting lineups could shift trader sentiment. Public perception and betting trends in traditional sportsbooks may also indirectly influence trading behavior in this market.