TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$290,393,159
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,944,100,805
420,493
Markets across
40,511
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 5, 10:25 PM EST
Kalshi
This market assesses various thresholds of total goals scored by both teams in a specific NHL hockey match. Each threshold represents a different level of scoring intensity, allowing participants to evaluate the likelihood of high-scoring or low-scoring games.
All markets resolve based on the total number of goals scored by both teams combined in the Ottawa vs Boston NHL game scheduled for October 5, 2026. Goals counted include those scored during regulation time and any overtime periods. If the game concludes with a shootout, the shootout result counts as a single goal awarded to the winning team. Should the match be postponed but commence within 48 hours of its original scheduled start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the final official result. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within this 48-hour window, all markets will resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of the specific threshold being wagered upon.
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 aim to balance action on both sides, while this market allows traders to express their own independent beliefs about the likelihood of different outcomes. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook is undervaluing a particular outcome, they can buy contracts, driving up the price and potentially creating a divergence. It’s common to see prediction markets offer more accurate probabilities, especially as an event approaches, as they aggregate diverse perspectives.
This market resolves around Oct 6, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The total number of goals scored in the Ottawa vs Boston game will be the determining factor. The final score will be sourced from official game statistics and will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on the official game result, as reported by the league, and will be publicly available shortly after the game concludes. Traders will be able to view the resolution details on Kalshi.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either the Ottawa or Boston teams would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to affect the game's scoring environment, could also move the market. Unexpected starting goalie announcements or shifts in team strategy could also influence trader sentiment. Finally, as the game approaches, any late-breaking news or analysis from sports analysts could cause shifts in the market price.