TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
Markets across
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4,340
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 31, 2:04 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the point differential between Michigan and Rutgers specifically within the second quarter of their college football game. Each market corresponds to a different threshold of points by which either team must win that quarter to settle the bet.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the second quarter of the designated Michigan vs. Rutgers college football game. A 'Yes' outcome occurs if the stated team wins the quarter by exceeding the specified point margin. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original schedule, the markets remain active and resolve according to the actual second-quarter result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets settle at a fair price, reflecting adjusted expectations given the circumstances. The markets are independent of overall game results and consider only second-quarter performance.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often proving more accurate than traditional sportsbook odds, particularly as an event approaches. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and need to account for profit margins, while this market aggregates the views of many individuals. However, initial sportsbook lines can sometimes offer value, and discrepancies can emerge due to differing opinions or information available to each group. It’s common to see convergence as the event draws nearer, but this market can offer a different perspective.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing their beliefs about the 2nd quarter spread. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that specific spread occurring. As more traders buy into a particular outcome, the price increases, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market’s depth and volume indicate the level of confidence and agreement among traders regarding the potential outcome of the game’s second quarter.
This market resolves around Oct 31, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final point spread for the second quarter of the Michigan-Rutgers game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics as reported by a recognized sports data provider. Traders holding contracts corresponding to the correct spread will receive a payout, while those holding contracts on incorrect spreads will not. The final result will be publicly available following the game’s completion.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Michigan or Rutgers 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. Furthermore, any significant shifts in public perception, perhaps driven by expert analysis or updated statistical models, could lead to changes in the price of contracts in this market. Game-day developments, such as early scoring drives, will also be influential.