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$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
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2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 31, 6:39 PM EST
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This set of markets evaluates how many goals will be scored in an NHL hockey match between Ottawa and San Jose. Each market corresponds to a different threshold of total goals, determining whether the combined score exceeds that threshold. The outcomes reflect the excitement and scoring potential of the game.
These markets determine whether the total number of goals scored by both teams in the Ottawa vs San Jose NHL game scheduled for October 31, 2026 exceeds specified thresholds ranging from 1.5 to 9.5 goals. Goals counted include those scored during regulation time and overtime, with shootout results contributing one goal to the winning team's total. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original schedule, the markets remain active and resolve based on the final official result. If the game is cancelled or does not start within 48 hours of its scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of game completion status.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set their odds to balance action and ensure profit, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. As more information becomes available – such as team news or injuries – and as the event approaches, the prediction market odds may converge with, or diverge from, sportsbook odds depending on how that information is interpreted by bettors and traders. It’s common to see prediction markets outperform traditional forecasts.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing different possible outcomes – in this case, the total goals scored in the Ottawa vs San Jose game. The price of each contract reflects the market’s current probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As traders exchange contracts, the prices adjust, providing a real-time assessment of expectations. Higher prices indicate a greater perceived chance of that outcome, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information.
This market resolves around Nov 1, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final total goals scored in the Ottawa vs San Jose game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on official game statistics, ensuring an objective and transparent result. Traders will be able to see the final outcome and any resulting payouts on Kalshi following the game's completion.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either the Ottawa or San Jose teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to affect scoring, could also impact trading activity. Unexpected starting goalie announcements or tactical shifts revealed before the game could also shift expectations. Finally, significant betting activity in sportsbooks could create arbitrage opportunities, leading to price adjustments in this market.