TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.8b
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$245,601,049
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2,985,204,718
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,897,405,322
408,349
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Closed: Oct 25, 6:15 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting which team will lead at halftime in an upcoming professional football game between Los Angeles R and Las Vegas. It evaluates performance based solely on the points scored in the first half of play, without considering the final game result.
The market determines the outcome based on which team scores the most points in the first half of the designated professional football game. If Las Vegas scores the most points in the first half, the 'Las Vegas' market resolves to Yes. If Los Angeles R scores the most points in the first half, the 'Los Angeles R' market resolves to Yes. If both teams score an equal number of points in the first half, neither team market resolves to Yes, and the 'Tie' market resolves to Yes. Only points scored during the first half count toward these outcomes, and the final game result is irrelevant to the resolution of this market.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially differing from those set by sportsbooks. Sportsbooks establish lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant discrepancy exists between the two, opportunities for arbitrage may arise, as traders attempt to profit from the difference. It’s common to see prediction markets move faster to incorporate new information than traditional odds, especially as game day approaches.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders bid to buy and offer to sell contracts representing each possible outcome. The price of a contract reflects the market’s probability of that outcome occurring; a higher price indicates a greater perceived chance of success. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market depth, or the volume of buy and sell orders at various price points, indicates the level of conviction behind each outcome. Traders are constantly adjusting their positions based on new information and their own analysis, driving price fluctuations.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the first half winner of the Los Angeles R vs Las Vegas game will be used to determine the winning contract. The resolution will be based on the official game results as reported by a trusted sports data source. Traders holding the winning contract will receive a payout of 100, while those holding losing contracts will receive nothing.
Several factors could significantly influence this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Los Angeles R or Las Vegas team would likely cause a shift in the odds. Changes in team strategy, unexpected starting lineup announcements, or even weather conditions could also impact trader sentiment. Furthermore, large volume trades on Kalshi itself can create momentum and move the market, especially if they signal informed trading activity. Public perception and analyst predictions can also play a role, though the market often acts as an independent indicator.