TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
40,178
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,415
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 25, 1:18 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting which Indianapolis player or unit will score the first touchdown in an upcoming football game against Minnesota. Each market corresponds to a specific player or the defensive unit, with outcomes determined by game events.
These markets determine whether a specified Indianapolis player or the team's defense scores the first touchdown in the game against Minnesota. Each player-specific market resolves to Yes if that particular player scores the first Indianapolis touchdown. If the player is active but does not take a snap, the market settles at the pre-game fair market price. Once a player takes a snap, the market resolves based on whether they score the first touchdown. If no Indianapolis touchdowns are scored, the No Touchdown market resolves to Yes, and all player-specific markets resolve to No. The defensive unit market follows the same logic, resolving to Yes if the defense scores the first touchdown for Indianapolis. All markets are independent, and the outcome is strictly based on the scoring sequence of touchdowns by Indianapolis players or units during the game.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect a 'wisdom of the crowd' perspective, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set odds to balance their risk and incorporate a profit margin, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. As more information becomes available—such as injury reports or weather forecasts—and as the event draws nearer, the odds on Kalshi may converge with or diverge from sportsbook odds. It’s common to see prediction markets more accurately forecast probabilities than traditional betting markets, especially as event time approaches.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing a 'yes' or 'no' outcome to the question of which team scores the first touchdown. The price of these contracts fluctuates based on supply and demand, reflecting the collective belief of the traders. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This means the price represents the probability of Indianapolis scoring first, scaled to a value between 0 and 100. Higher prices indicate greater confidence in Indianapolis scoring first, while lower prices suggest the opposite.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on which team officially scores the first touchdown in the game, as recorded by official game statistics. The determination will be made based on publicly available and verifiable information regarding the game's events. The platform will verify the result against credible public sources to ensure an accurate and fair resolution of this market.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either Indianapolis or Minnesota would likely cause price movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they favor one team's offensive style, could also impact trading activity. Unexpected announcements about coaching strategies or starting lineups could also shift the probabilities reflected in the market. Finally, significant betting action—a large influx of volume on either side—could drive the price in a particular direction.