TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
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MATCHED EVENTS:
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 4, 1:33 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks which player or team will score the first touchdown in an upcoming football game between New England and Buffalo. Participants can bet on specific players, teams, or the possibility of no touchdown being scored at all during the game.
Each market resolves based on whether the specified player, team defensive unit, or 'No Touchdown' condition achieves the first touchdown in the game. If a listed player or defensive unit is active but does not take any snaps, the market settles at the fair market price determined before the game starts. Once a player or unit takes at least one snap—even if the play is nullified by a penalty—the market resolves according to whether that entity scores the first touchdown. If no touchdowns are scored in the entire game, the 'No Touchdown' market resolves to Yes, and all other player and unit markets resolve to No. These rules apply uniformly across all markets for this event.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to be more accurate than traditional sportsbook odds, especially closer to the event. This is because prediction markets aggregate the wisdom of the crowd, allowing for a more informed assessment of probabilities. Sportsbooks often factor in a 'vig' or commission, which can skew the odds, whereas Kalshi allows traders to directly set prices based on their beliefs. However, initial sportsbook lines can sometimes offer value before the prediction market fully incorporates information and attracts significant volume. It’s common to see convergence as the event approaches.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing each player to score the first touchdown, and the price of each contract reflects the probability of that player being the first to score. As more people buy a contract, the price goes up, indicating a higher perceived probability. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market dynamically adjusts based on supply and demand, offering a real-time assessment of the likelihood of each outcome. The current prices reflect the collective intelligence of all traders participating in this market.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the market will settle based on which player is officially credited with scoring the first touchdown in the New England versus Buffalo game, as determined by official game statistics. Any scoring plays subject to review will be resolved based on the final ruling of the relevant governing body. The resolution will be based on the official game record, ensuring a transparent and verifiable outcome for this market.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any news regarding player injuries to key offensive players on either team would be a major catalyst. Changes in weather conditions, such as heavy rain or wind, could also influence the likelihood of certain players scoring. Unexpected starting lineup announcements or shifts in offensive strategy could also move the market. Finally, significant betting activity – a large influx of volume on a particular player – could quickly shift the probabilities reflected in this market, especially as we get closer to Oct 4, 2026.