TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$219,029,434
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,869,293,526
411,051
Markets across
40,408
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,377
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 9:25 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track various point-spread outcomes for an upcoming college football game, allowing participants to speculate on the margin of victory. Each market corresponds to a different threshold of points by which either team might win, reflecting diverse betting perspectives on the game's potential score differential.
All markets resolve based on the official final result of the Northern Iowa vs Youngstown St. college football game scheduled for Oct 17, 2026. If Youngstown St. wins by exceeding the specified point threshold in any market, that market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. Conversely, if Northern Iowa wins by exceeding its specified threshold, that market resolves to Yes. For markets where Youngstown St. must win by a certain margin, a Northern Iowa victory or a win by fewer than the stated points results in a No outcome. Postponements are handled such that if the game commences within 48 hours of the original schedule time, all markets remain active and resolve based on the final result. If the game does not start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants under unforeseen circumstances.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and risk management, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook line is inaccurate, they can drive the prediction market odds in a different direction. It's common to see discrepancies, especially before a lot of money has been traded on Kalshi.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes of the Northern Iowa vs Youngstown State spread. 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. Traders are constantly adjusting their positions based on new information and their own analysis, leading to dynamic price fluctuations. This creates a real-time assessment of the likely spread in this game.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final spread will be determined by the official result of the Northern Iowa vs Youngstown State football game. The market will settle to 100 if Youngstown State covers the spread, or to 0 if Northern Iowa covers. Any discrepancies between the game result and the market outcome will be addressed according to Kalshi’s standard procedures.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before Oct 18, 2026. News regarding injuries to key players on either the Northern Iowa or Youngstown State teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions, could also impact the spread. Additionally, any major shifts in public perception, perhaps driven by expert analysis or betting trends, could lead traders to adjust their positions and move the market.