TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$219,029,434
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,869,293,526
411,051
Markets across
40,408
events
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4,377
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 4, 12:19 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks how many points each team will score in an upcoming football game, allowing participants to speculate on the performance of either team relative to various scoring thresholds.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified team scores more than a set threshold of points in the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders scheduled for October 4, 2026. If the team achieves the required points, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. The thresholds vary for each team, offering multiple levels of scoring performance to bet on. All markets are independent, and each has its own specific point threshold that must be exceeded for a Yes outcome. The secondary rules clarify that the platform hosting these markets has no official affiliation with the league governing the sport, and all trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
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 a profit margin, while this market is driven by traders directly expressing their beliefs about the likelihood of different team total outcomes. If a significant discrepancy exists, arbitrage opportunities may arise, where traders can profit by simultaneously buying and selling contracts on Kalshi and at a sportsbook. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities, and neither is guaranteed to be perfectly accurate.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different team total predictions. The price of a contract reflects the market’s collective belief about the probability of that particular team total occurring. As more traders buy contracts for a specific outcome, the price increases, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust its predictions as game day approaches. The current price indicates what traders are willing to pay to own a contract that pays out if their prediction is correct.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the final, official combined score of both the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders, as reported by a major sports data provider, will determine the outcome. Contracts predicting a team total that is equal to or less than the actual combined score will payout, while those predicting a higher team total will not. The resolution process ensures a transparent and objective determination of the market’s outcome.
Several factors could influence the price of contracts in this market. Any news regarding key player injuries or changes in team strategy for either the Colts or the Commanders would likely cause significant movement. Unexpected weather forecasts, particularly those predicting adverse conditions that could impact scoring, could also shift the market. Additionally, late-breaking reports on team morale or coaching decisions, or even significant betting activity on Kalshi, could all contribute to price fluctuations as traders react to new information and adjust their predictions.