TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.6b
24H VOL:
$323,326,361
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,969,435,260
419,363
Markets across
40,411
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 4, 4:18 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on determining whether the Cincinnati Bengals or the Jacksonville Jaguars secure a decisive lead in the final quarter of their matchup. Each market assesses different point spreads to gauge the dominance of one team over the other in that critical period.
These markets evaluate various point-spread thresholds for victories by either the Cincinnati Bengals or the Jacksonville Jaguars specifically within the 4th quarter of their scheduled game on October 4, 2026, excluding any overtime periods. A market resolves to 'Yes' if the specified team wins by more than the designated point spread during that quarter alone. For instance, a market requiring the Bengals to win by over 10.5 points in the 4th quarter will only consider points scored in that quarter, disregarding the overall game score or any earlier quarters. The same principle applies to markets favoring the Jaguars, with varying spreads from 2.5 to 10.5 points. All markets are independent, meaning each resolves based solely on its own criteria, and none are influenced by the outcomes of other markets or the full-game result beyond the 4th quarter's performance.
Generally, prediction markets and sportsbooks often arrive at similar probabilities, but there can be differences. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and incorporate a profit margin, while this market reflects the collective wisdom of traders who are incentivized to be accurate. If a significant discrepancy emerges between the odds on Kalshi and those offered by sportsbooks, it could indicate that traders believe the sportsbook is mispricing the event, or that new information hasn’t yet been fully factored into the sportsbook’s lines. It's important to compare and contrast to form your own informed opinion.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where buyers and sellers set the price of contracts. Each contract represents a specific outcome regarding the 4th quarter spread. Traders can buy 'yes' contracts if they believe the Bengals will win the 4th quarter by over 7.5 points, or 'no' contracts if they believe they will not. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of these contracts fluctuates based on supply and demand, reflecting the evolving expectations of the market participants. This dynamic pricing mechanism aims to provide a real-time assessment of the probability of different outcomes.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final 4th quarter spread of the Jaguars-Bengals game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result reported by the league. The market will settle to 100 for the 'yes' contracts if the Bengals win the 4th quarter by more than 7.5 points, and to 0 for the 'no' contracts. All open contracts will be settled accordingly at that time, based on the verified result.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before it resolves. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Jaguars or Bengals would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to affect the passing or running game, could also move the market. Furthermore, any late-breaking news about team strategy or coaching decisions could shift trader sentiment. Even public perception, as reflected in social media or analyst predictions, can contribute to price fluctuations in this market.