TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
40,178
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,415
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 4:55 PM EST
Polymarket
This group covers various markets related to the college football game between McNeese and Northwestern State on October 17th. Markets include the winner of the game, the point spread, and the over/under on total points scored. The markets are designed to resolve based on the final outcome of the game.
In the upcoming college football game between McNeese and Northwestern State, scheduled for October 17 at 1:00PM ET: This market will resolve to "McNeese" if McNeese win the game. This market will resolve to "Northwestern State" if Northwestern State win the game. Overtime is included if played. If the game ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
In the upcoming college football game between McNeese and Northwestern State, scheduled for October 17 at 1:00PM ET: This market will resolve to "McNeese" if McNeese win the game. This market will resolve to "Northwestern State" if Northwestern State win the game. Overtime is included if played. If the game ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
Prediction market odds, like those found for this market, often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while prediction markets allow anyone to express their belief and trade on it. This can lead to discrepancies, especially when public opinion diverges from expert analysis. It's common to find that prediction markets are more accurate at forecasting outcomes, as they aggregate diverse information and incentivize truthful predictions. However, sportsbooks often offer more competitive pricing due to their established infrastructure and risk management strategies.
Prices on Polymarket and Predict for the McNeese vs. Northwestern State game may differ due to several factors. Polymarket and Predict can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform has its own user base, trading dynamics, and liquidity, which can influence price discovery. For example, Polymarket currently favors McNeese at a chance of 99%, while Predict leans toward Northwestern State. This disparity could stem from differing levels of information access, risk appetite, or simply the composition of traders on each platform. Furthermore, the specific market structures and fee schedules on each venue can also contribute to price variations.