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
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,377
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 4, 7:56 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets evaluates individual player and team defensive performances in a specific football game, focusing on whether certain players or the defensive units exceed predetermined fantasy point thresholds using a standardized scoring system.
All markets resolve based on fantasy points scored by specified players or defensive units in the full game (including overtime) between Kansas City and Las Vegas, originally scheduled for October 4, 2026. Fantasy points are calculated using Sleeper’s default full-PPR scoring system, which awards points for various statistical categories including passing, rushing, receiving, kicking, and defensive/special teams contributions. Each market has a specific threshold; if the player or team’s total exceeds this threshold, the market resolves to Yes. Players who do not participate or are not assigned a fantasy-point value by Sleeper are considered to have scored zero points. The official fantasy-point totals published by Sleeper at the time of game expiration are used for resolution, with no additional rounding or post-expiration corrections applied. All markets are independent, and each evaluates a different participant’s performance against their respective threshold.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often aligning closely with sportsbook lines but sometimes diverging based on unique information or perspectives held by traders. Sportsbooks set initial lines based on statistical models and expert analysis, while this market allows anyone to express their belief about the outcome, potentially leading to a different valuation. It’s common to see prediction markets react more quickly to breaking news or changes in sentiment than traditional sportsbooks, as the continuous trading process incorporates new information rapidly.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their predictions. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. Buyers are expressing a belief that the outcome will happen, driving the price up, while sellers are betting against it, pushing the price down. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market dynamically adjusts as new information becomes available and traders update their assessments of the likely result.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final fantasy points total for both the Chiefs and the Raiders will be sourced from official game statistics. The market will then determine which side of the prediction was correct based on the actual total fantasy points scored. Traders holding contracts on the correct outcome will receive a payout, while those on the incorrect side will forfeit their stake.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either the Chiefs or the Raiders would likely cause a shift in the odds. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favoring one team’s offensive style, could also impact trading activity. Unexpected coaching decisions or strategic adjustments announced before the game could also move the market, as could significant shifts in public sentiment or expert analysis regarding the teams’ potential performance.