TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
420,368
Markets across
40,352
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,484
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 20, 9:37 PM EST
Kalshi
This market assesses the outcome of an NHL hockey game between Los Angeles and Washington, focusing on the margin of victory. It determines whether either team secures a win by a specific number of goals, reflecting the competitive balance between the two teams on the day of the match.
The event consists of four markets, each evaluating whether Los Angeles or Washington wins the designated NHL game by a specified goal margin—either over 1.5 or over 2.5 goals. All markets share consistent secondary rules: if the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of its original time, the markets remain active and resolve based on the final result. If the game is cancelled or does not start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price. The primary rules define specific win margins for each team, creating multiple pathways for market resolution based on the game’s final score.
Often, prediction market odds reflect a different perspective than those found at traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks typically set odds to maximize profit, incorporating a margin for themselves, and may be influenced by public betting patterns. This market, however, is driven by informed traders who are incentivized to accurately assess the probability of an event. As a result, prediction market prices can sometimes diverge from sportsbook odds, potentially offering a more accurate forecast, especially as the event approaches and more information becomes available.
This market resolves around Oct 21, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the final result of the Los Angeles versus Washington game, specifically the spread. The market will determine which side covered the spread as reported by official sources. Traders will then be able to claim their winnings or fulfill their obligations based on the final outcome of this market.
Several factors could significantly influence this market before resolution. Player injuries, changes in team performance, coaching decisions, and even unexpected news events could all shift the perceived probabilities. Any significant updates regarding the health or availability of key players on either team would likely cause a notable movement in the market. Additionally, shifts in public sentiment, as reflected in expert analysis or media coverage, could also impact trading activity and ultimately the price of contracts within this market.