TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 28, 7:34 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers the outcome of an NPB baseball game between the Orix Buffaloes and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks scheduled for August 28 at 5:00AM ET. The markets resolve based on the winning team, with specific rules for ties, cancellations, and postponements.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for August 28 at 5:00AM ET: If the Orix Buffaloes win, the market will resolve to "Orix Buffaloes". If the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks win, the market will resolve to "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source will be official information from the NPB. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The market resolves based on the outcome of the Fukuoka Hawks vs Orix Buffaloes Japan NPB game scheduled for August 28, 2026, at 5:00 AM EDT. If the Fukuoka Hawks win, their market resolves to Yes; if the Orix Buffaloes win, their market resolves to Yes. In the event of a tie, both markets resolve to 50/50. Should the game be postponed or delayed, the market remains open until the rescheduled game concludes, provided it occurs within two days of the original date. If the game is cancelled or rescheduled to more than two days after the original date, the market will resolve to a fair price. Kalshi is not affiliated with the Governing League, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Prediction market odds on this market often diverge from traditional sportsbook lines because they reflect trader sentiment rather than set bookmaker margins. For example, the implied probability here may show a tighter race or a different favorite than standard sportsbooks. This difference can create arbitrage opportunities or simply offer a fresh perspective on team strength as seen by a decentralized community of participants.
In-game performance, player injuries, weather conditions, and pitching rotations can all shift this market as the event approaches. Key moments such as star player announcements, changes in team strategy, or unexpected rainouts may cause rapid adjustments in odds on both Polymarket and Kalshi. Traders will also watch betting volume spikes, as surges often preview shifts in sentiment or new information impacting the perceived likelihood of each outcome.