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Closed: Oct 4, 4:16 PM EST
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This event tracks the total points scored by both teams in the final quarter of an upcoming football game. Bettors can speculate on whether the combined scoring will exceed various thresholds, offering different risk and reward levels depending on their expectations for the game's intensity in the last period.
All markets resolve based solely on the total points scored by both teams during the 4th quarter of the designated game, with overtime points excluded. Each market has a specific threshold: if the combined score exceeds that threshold, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. The thresholds increase progressively from 3.5 points to 24.5 points across the ten markets, allowing participants to bet on various levels of scoring intensity in the final quarter. The governing league's official scoring rules apply, and Kalshi disclaims any official affiliation with the league.
Prediction market odds often reflect the collective wisdom of a diverse group of traders, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbook odds are typically set by a smaller team of experts, and may be more susceptible to biases or initial reactions to news. This market, like others, can sometimes diverge from sportsbook lines as new information becomes available and traders adjust their positions. It’s important to compare both to form a well-rounded view of the potential outcome of the game.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the prices will adjust to reflect the evolving consensus. The current price indicates what traders are collectively willing to pay for a contract representing a specific point total in the 4th quarter of the game.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the total points scored in the 4th quarter of the Patriots-Bills game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final score will be sourced from official game statistics and will determine whether the market settles above or below the threshold defined by the contracts traded. The resolution will be based on the official game results as reported by the NFL and verified by Kalshi.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Patriots or the Bills would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favorable for high or low scoring, could also impact the market. In-game events during the first three quarters, such as a dominant performance by one team or unexpected turnovers, could also shift trader sentiment and move the price of contracts in this market.