TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
410,482
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MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 31, 9:08 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks the total points scored by both teams in the first half of an upcoming college football game. Each market has a different threshold for the total points needed to resolve as 'Yes'. The outcome depends solely on the combined score at halftime, with specific rules for game postponements.
All markets resolve based on whether the combined points scored by Mississippi State and Texas in the first half of their college football game scheduled for October 31, 2026, exceed specified thresholds ranging from 2.5 to 41.5 points. Only points scored during the first half count. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, the markets remain open and resolve based on the official result. If the game does not start within 48 hours, all markets resolve to a fair price. Kalshi disclaims any affiliation with the NCAA, 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 often set initial lines to balance action, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant discrepancy exists between this market and sportsbook lines, it may indicate that the crowd believes the sportsbook is mispricing the event. However, it’s important to remember that both represent probabilities, and neither is guaranteed to be accurate. Analyzing the difference can offer valuable insights.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different possible outcomes for the first half total. The price of each contract reflects the market's current expectation of that outcome's probability. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are constantly adjusting their bids and asks based on new information and their own analysis, leading to a dynamic price discovery process. The more a particular outcome is traded, the more refined its price becomes, providing a real-time assessment of the likely first half total.
This market resolves around Nov 1, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the official first half total score from the Mississippi State versus Texas game will be used to determine the winning contracts. The resolution will be based on the final, official statistics reported by the governing body of college football, ensuring a transparent and verifiable outcome. Traders will then be able to claim their winnings or adjust their strategies for future markets.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Mississippi State or Texas teams would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, especially if they suggest conditions favoring one team's style of play, could also shift the market. Additionally, late-breaking news about team strategies or coaching decisions could influence trader sentiment. Finally, even general public perception and betting trends in sportsbooks can indirectly affect volume and price movements in this market.