TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.2b
24H VOL:
$203,036,808
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2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,857,846,526
408,774
Markets across
40,345
events
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 3, 3:30 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track the margin of victory in an upcoming college football game, allowing participants to speculate on how decisively one team will win over the other. Each market corresponds to a different point spread threshold that determines the outcome.
All markets resolve based on the official point differential from the Merrimack vs Yale college football game scheduled for October 3, 2026. If Yale wins by exceeding the specified point spread—for example, over 38.5, 34.5, or any lower threshold—the corresponding "Yes" outcome is triggered. Conversely, if Merrimack wins by more than the stated margin, the relevant "Yes" outcome applies. Should the game be postponed but commence within 48 hours of its original start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the final result. If the game fails to start within this window, all markets settle at a fair price, reflecting the uncertainty of the unplayed match. These rules apply uniformly across all point-spread thresholds, ensuring consistent resolution criteria regardless of the margin specified.
Typically, prediction markets like this one tend to reflect information and opinions more quickly than traditional sportsbooks. While sportsbooks set initial lines based on statistical models and expert analysis, this market incorporates the wisdom of the crowd, allowing for a potentially more accurate assessment of the game's outcome. Discrepancies can arise due to differing levels of information available to each, or varying interpretations of that information. It's common to see prediction market prices converge towards the eventual result as more information becomes available.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their beliefs about the outcome of the Merrimack vs Yale spread. The price of a contract ranges from 0 to 100, representing the implied probability of the event occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The more traders believe Yale will cover the spread, the higher the price will climb, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism reflects the collective intelligence of the market participants.
This market resolves around Oct 3, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final point spread of the Merrimack vs Yale game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result reported by the governing athletic body, ensuring an objective and transparent determination of whether Yale covered the spread. Traders holding contracts on the winning side will receive a payout, while those on the losing side will forfeit their stake.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before the game concludes. Any news regarding key player injuries on either the Merrimack or Yale teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favoring one team’s style of play, could also impact trading activity. Finally, any significant shifts in public perception, perhaps driven by analyst predictions or updated statistical models, could lead to changes in volume and price as traders adjust their positions.