TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Closed: Sep 5, 3:35 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance of two college football teams during a specific quarter of their matchup. It focuses exclusively on the point differential between the teams in that quarter, without considering the overall game outcome.
The event evaluates various point spreads for the third quarter of the Miami (OH) versus Pittsburgh college football game scheduled for September 5, 2026. Each market resolves based on whether the winning team achieves a specified point differential threshold during that quarter alone. Markets cover ranges from over 2.5 to over 10.5 points for both teams. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, the markets remain active and resolve according to the official third-quarter result. If the game does not start within 48 hours, all markets resolve to a fair price. Only points scored during the third quarter count toward resolution, and Kalshi explicitly states no affiliation with the NCAA.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market allows anyone to trade based on their own insights. If a significant discrepancy exists between the two, arbitrage opportunities may arise, where traders can profit by simultaneously buying and selling contracts in both venues. However, it’s important to remember that prediction market prices are dynamic and can change rapidly as new information becomes available.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as they profit if their predictions are correct and lose if they are wrong. This dynamic process leads to a market-determined spread that represents the collective belief of all traders on Kalshi.
This market resolves around Sep 5, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final third-quarter spread of the Miami vs Pittsburgh game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result published by the relevant sporting authority. Traders holding contracts on the correct spread will receive a payout of 100 cents per contract, while those holding contracts on incorrect spreads will receive nothing. The final spread will be the determining factor for all contract payouts in this market.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before Sep 5, 2026. News regarding injuries to key players on either the Miami or Pittsburgh teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favoring one team’s playing style, could also impact trading activity. Unexpected coaching decisions or shifts in team strategy, as reported by credible sports news sources, could also contribute to price fluctuations. Finally, large volume trades on Kalshi could indicate informed traders taking positions, potentially signaling a shift in market sentiment.