TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.8b
24H VOL:
$277,138,640
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,905,404,943
412,077
Markets across
39,838
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,526
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 10:20 PM EST
Kalshi
This group covers markets related to the college football game between Mercer and Samford scheduled for October 17th. Markets include predicting the winner, the point spread, and the total points scored in the game.
In the upcoming college football game between Mercer and Samford, scheduled for October 17 at 7:00PM ET: This market will resolve to "Mercer" if Mercer win the game. This market will resolve to "Samford" if Samford 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.
The market resolves based on the result of the Mercer vs Samford college football game originally scheduled for October 17, 2026. If either team wins the game as officially determined, the corresponding market will resolve to Yes. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original scheduled start time, the market remains open and resolves according to the final result. Should the game be cancelled or fail to start within the 48-hour window, the market resolves to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants. Kalshi clarifies that it holds no official affiliation with the NCAA, and all related trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
In the upcoming college football game between Mercer and Samford, scheduled for October 17 at 7:00PM ET: This market will resolve to "Mercer" if Mercer win the game. This market will resolve to "Samford" if Samford 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 on Polymarket and Kalshi, often differ from traditional sportsbook odds due to the differing incentives and information sources. Sportsbooks primarily aim to balance their books and profit from margins, while prediction markets incentivize participants to accurately forecast the outcome. This can lead to prediction markets incorporating a wider range of information, including factors not explicitly considered by sportsbooks. While both attempt to reflect the probability of an event, the mechanisms and participant motivations create distinct pricing dynamics for this market.