TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
Markets across
30,214
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 6, 3:14 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the outcome of a Nippon Professional Baseball game between the Orix Buffaloes and the Saitama Seibu Lions. Currently, the consensus probability of the Orix Buffaloes vs. Saitama Seibu Lions winning is 10.0%, as aggregated from Kalshi and Polymarket. Resolution will be based on the game results reported by https://npb.jp/. Keep an eye on the game scheduled for September 10th, as referenced in Polymarket’s resolution rules, to see how the market evolves leading up to the final pitch.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for September 10 at 5:00AM ET: If the Orix Buffaloes win, the market will resolve to "Orix Buffaloes". If the Saitama Seibu Lions win, the market will resolve to "Saitama Seibu Lions". 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 Saitama Seibu Lions vs Fukuoka Hawks Japan NPB game scheduled for Sep 6, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT. Postponements or delays keep the market open until the rescheduled game concludes within two days. Cancellations or reschedules beyond two days trigger a fair price resolution. Ties resolve to a 50/50 split. Kalshi disclaims any official affiliation with the Governing League, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Prediction market odds, like those found on Polymarket and Kalshi, often reflect a more accurate forecast than traditional sportsbook odds. This is because prediction markets incentivize participants to reveal their true beliefs, while sportsbooks may be influenced by factors like house bias or public perception. Sportsbooks also typically charge a 'vig,' which is a commission built into the odds, whereas prediction markets generally have lower transaction costs. However, sportsbooks often offer a wider range of betting options than are currently available in this market. The difference in odds can present arbitrage opportunities for informed traders.
Several signals could significantly impact this market. Key player injuries or trades on either the Orix Buffaloes or Saitama Seibu Lions would likely cause price fluctuations. Unexpected performance in regular season games, particularly head-to-head matchups, will also influence trader sentiment. Major upsets in the playoffs or changes in team momentum could also drive significant movement. Additionally, any news regarding managerial decisions or team strategy could affect the perceived probabilities, leading to shifts in the market’s pricing.