TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
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$245,801,863
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2,984,028,936
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$1,902,097,102
417,059
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Closed: Oct 4, 2:55 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on determining which team will score the most points in a specific quarter of an upcoming football game between two rival teams. The outcome depends solely on the performance during that quarter, not the final game result. If both teams finish the quarter with equal points, a tie outcome is considered.
If Buffalo wins the 2nd Quarter of the NE Patriots vs BUF Bills Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If New England wins the 2nd Quarter of the NE Patriots vs BUF Bills Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If neither team wins the 2nd Quarter of the NE Patriots vs BUF Bills Pro Football game originally scheduled for Oct 4, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
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 allows traders to freely buy and sell contracts, theoretically leading to a more accurate representation of true probabilities. It's common to see discrepancies, especially before significant events or news breaks, as prediction markets can react faster to new information. However, as the event approaches, the odds on Kalshi may converge with sportsbook lines.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders submit bids and asks for contracts representing each possible outcome. The price of a contract reflects the market’s assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The more traders believe an outcome is likely, the higher the contract price will rise, approaching a maximum value of 100 if it's considered a certainty. Conversely, if an outcome is seen as improbable, the price will fall. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to efficiently aggregate information and forecast the most likely result.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the result will be based on which team, if any, has the higher score at the end of the second quarter of the game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. The official game statistics will be used to determine the winning team for the second quarter, or if neither team wins due to a tie.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either the Patriots or the Bills would likely cause significant shifts in the odds. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favorable to one team's style of play, could also impact trading. Furthermore, any pre-game analysis from respected sports analysts, or even significant betting patterns in traditional sportsbooks, might prompt traders on Kalshi to adjust their positions, leading to price movements.