TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.6b
24H VOL:
$323,326,361
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,969,435,260
419,363
Markets across
40,411
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 4:18 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the outcome of the first quarter in an upcoming college football game. Bettors can speculate on whether one team will dominate the other by a specific margin of points within the first 15 minutes of play.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the first quarter of the Missouri vs Ole Miss college football game scheduled for October 17, 2026. A 'Yes' outcome occurs if the specified team wins by more than the designated point spread in that quarter. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, markets remain active and resolve according to the actual first-quarter result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets settle at a fair price, reflecting the uncertainty and preventing unfair outcomes due to cancellations or delays. The markets cover various point spreads for both teams, allowing participants to assess different levels of dominance expected in the opening quarter.
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 need to account for a profit margin, while this market is driven by individuals trading on their own beliefs. As more information becomes available, such as injury reports or weather forecasts, the odds on Kalshi may move independently of sportsbook lines. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially before a significant amount of trading occurs. Examining these differences can be a valuable exercise for informed forecasting.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the first quarter. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring, as determined by supply and demand. Traders are essentially betting on the outcome, and their collective actions determine the market price. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The current price indicates what the market believes is the fair probability of the spread being correct at the end of the first quarter.
This market resolves around Oct 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the final point spread in the first quarter of the Missouri vs Ole Miss football game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on official game statistics, ensuring an objective and transparent result. Traders will then receive payouts based on whether their purchased contracts align with the actual outcome of the first quarter spread.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either Missouri or Ole Miss would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse playing conditions, could also impact the spread. Unexpected coaching decisions or strategic shifts announced before the game could also shift the market. Finally, large trading volume from informed bettors could also drive price changes as they react to new information or express strong convictions about the likely outcome of the first quarter.