TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$129,159,707
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,442,132,418
404,744
Markets across
30,489
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,691
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 19, 4:04 AM EST
Kalshi
In this professional baseball game, bettors assess whether a team secures a victory with a margin exceeding specific run differences. The result is determined purely by the win and the size of the winning margin.
All markets resolve based on whether the specified team wins the professional baseball game by more than the stated run margin (2.5 or 1.5 runs). If the team wins by exceeding the threshold, the respective market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. The secondary rules clarify that the platform has no official affiliation with the governing league, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and need to account for profit margins, while this market is driven purely by traders' beliefs about the outcome. If a significant discrepancy exists, it may indicate that the market believes a sportsbook is mispricing the probability of a particular result. It’s common to see this market move independently of sportsbook lines, especially as new information emerges.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of each 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. The spread is determined by the forces of supply and demand; if more traders believe the Orix Buffaloes will win, the price of contracts representing that outcome will increase. Conversely, if more traders favor the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, their contract prices will rise, influencing the overall spread.
This market resolves around Sep 19, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the final spread result of the Orix Buffaloes versus Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters game. Traders will be able to see the final result reflected in their positions, and any winning contracts will be paid out accordingly. It’s important to monitor news sources leading up to the resolution date to stay informed about any potential factors that could affect the final outcome.
Several signals could significantly move this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Orix Buffaloes or the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters would likely impact the spread. Changes in pitching rotations, weather forecasts for the game day, or even significant team performance in preceding games could all influence trader sentiment. Unexpected announcements about team strategies or managerial decisions could also cause shifts in the market, as traders adjust their predictions based on the latest available information.