TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
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2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
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events
MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 17, 10:33 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks how many points each team will score in an upcoming college football game, allowing participants to speculate on various scoring thresholds for both teams.
All markets resolve based on the official final point totals from the Louisville vs Syracuse college football game scheduled for October 17, 2026. Each market has a specific threshold for either Louisville or Syracuse; if the team's final score exceeds its respective threshold, that market resolves to Yes, otherwise No. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, all markets remain open and resolve according to the final result. If the game fails to start within 48 hours of its scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants under unforeseen circumstances.
Typically, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often aligning with but sometimes diverging from traditional sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set initial odds based on statistical models and expert analysis, while this market allows anyone to trade on their beliefs, potentially leading to different valuations. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook has mispriced a team's total, they can take a position in this market, driving the odds closer to their collective assessment. It's common to see prediction markets as a more accurate reflection of true probabilities, especially as event time approaches.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final team totals for both Louisville and Syracuse will be sourced from official game statistics. The market will settle based on whether the actual team totals exceed or fall short of the specified thresholds offered in the contracts. Traders holding contracts on the correct outcome will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on incorrect outcomes will forfeit their investment. The resolution process ensures a transparent and objective determination of the market's outcome.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Any news regarding player injuries, changes in coaching strategies, or weather forecasts could significantly shift trader sentiment. Unexpected performance in prior games, or even public statements from key players, could also impact the market. Furthermore, large volume trades from influential traders can create short-term price swings. As the game date approaches, any updates on team lineups or starting quarterbacks will likely have a substantial effect on this market, as traders refine their predictions based on the latest available information.