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Closed: Oct 4, 7:09 PM EST
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This event tracks rushing performance in a specific football game, offering payouts based on how many yards particular players gain. Contracts reward higher yardage with increasing returns, creating a tiered incentive structure for predicting player performance.
Contracts pay out based on the rushing yards achieved by designated players in the Miami vs Minnesota game scheduled for October 4, 2026. Each Yes contract's payout scales non-linearly with every 10-yard increment, following a cubic function that accelerates rewards for higher yardage totals. Payouts cap at $1.00 per contract, with No contracts receiving the difference between $1.00 and the Yes payout. Negative rushing totals result in zero payout for Yes contracts. The calculation uses official game statistics, applying a floor function to yardage before applying the payout formula. Kalshi disclaims any official affiliation with the governing league, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
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 to balance action, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant discrepancy exists between the two, opportunities for arbitrage may arise, as traders attempt to profit from the mispricing. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities of an outcome, and neither is guaranteed to be perfectly accurate.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about whether the total rushing yards will exceed a certain threshold. The price of a contract fluctuates based on supply and demand; if more people believe the threshold will be exceeded, the price rises, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to reflect real-time sentiment and new information as it becomes available, offering a forward-looking assessment of the game’s potential rushing yardage.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final official rushing yardage statistics from the game are verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the combined rushing yards of both the Miami and Minnesota teams as recorded by official game statistics. Traders will then be paid out or have their contracts settled based on whether the actual rushing yards exceeded the threshold defined by their purchased contracts.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. News regarding key player injuries to running backs or offensive linemen on either team would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if heavy rain or snow is predicted, could also shift expectations about rushing yardage. Late-breaking reports about team strategies or coaching decisions related to running the ball could also move the market. Finally, any public statements from analysts or experts offering opinions on the game’s potential rushing totals could influence trader behavior.