This event group covers the men's college basketball game between Indiana State Sycamores and Valparaiso Beacons scheduled for March 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. Markets span moneyline (winner), point spreads at multiple thresholds (-2.5, -3.5), and over/under totals at multiple lines (135.5, 136.5, 138.5, 141.5). Resolution depends on the final score including overtime.
Kalshi moneyline markets contain a logical contradiction where both possible outcomes (Valparaiso win and Indiana State win) are mapped to the same resolution (Yes), making the market fundamentally unresolvable. Polymarket markets are logically consistent.
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Critical Divergence Points:
Kalshi: Moneyline markets state: If Valparaiso wins, resolve Yes. If Indiana State wins, resolve Yes. This is a logical contradiction that makes the market unresolvable. Quote: 'If Valparaiso wins the Indiana St. at Valparaiso men's college basketball game originally scheduled for Mar 5, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes' AND 'If Indiana St. wins the Indiana St. at Valparaiso men's college basketball game originally scheduled for Mar 5, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.'
Polymarket: Moneyline resolves to either 'Indiana State Sycamores' or 'Valparaiso Beacons' based on winner. Spread markets resolve based on margin thresholds (e.g., -2.5 means Valparaiso must win by 3+). Total markets resolve based on combined score thresholds. All markets resolve 50-50 if game is canceled with no makeup. Quote: 'If the Indiana State Sycamores win, the market will resolve to Indiana State Sycamores. If the Valparaiso Beacons win, the market will resolve to Valparaiso Beacons.'
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