TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
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MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 15, 7:50 AM EST
Kalshi
This group centers around the outcome of a Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) game between the Orix Buffaloes and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. The primary question focuses on which team will win the game, with considerations for postponement or cancellation.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for September 16 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 markets resolve based on whether the combined runs scored by the Fukuoka Hawks and Orix Buffaloes in their college baseball game scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 5:00 AM EDT, exceed specified thresholds. Four separate thresholds are defined: 5.5, 7.5, 9.5, and 11.5 runs. If the actual total runs exceed any given threshold, the corresponding market resolves to 'Yes'; otherwise, it resolves to 'No'. All markets are independent, and each threshold represents a distinct outcome based on the game's final score. Kalshi explicitly disclaims any official affiliation with the governing league, and all trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Prediction market odds, like those found in this market, often reflect the collective wisdom of a diverse group of traders, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while prediction markets allow anyone to express their belief and trade on it. This can lead to discrepancies, especially when public sentiment strongly diverges from expert opinion. It’s possible to find arbitrage opportunities by comparing the implied probabilities between this market and sportsbook offerings.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Key player injuries, unexpected performance shifts from either team, and significant changes in team strategy could all impact predictions. News regarding pitching rotations, batting lineups, and overall team morale can also move the market. Major upsets in early games of the series, or even weather forecasts predicting disruptions to the schedule, could also cause traders to reassess their positions and adjust their forecasts accordingly, leading to shifts in volume and price.