TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.6b
24H VOL:
$333,432,169
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,971,286,090
419,492
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40,634
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MATCHED EVENTS:
4,654
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 10, 3:31 PM EST
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The Philadelphia and Boston teams will compete in an NHL game where bettors predict if the total goals scored by both teams will exceed specified thresholds. Outcomes depend strictly on the combined score at the end of regulation and overtime periods, with shootout goals counted as single goals for the winner.
Multiple markets assess whether Philadelphia and Boston collectively score over specified goal thresholds (1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, or 9.5 goals) in their NHL match scheduled for October 10, 2026. All markets use identical secondary rules: goals from regulation and overtime count normally, and a shootout awards one goal to the winning team. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of its original time, markets remain open and resolve based on the final official result. If the game is cancelled or does not start within 48 hours, all markets resolve to a fair price.
Often, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from those offered by sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set initial lines based on their own models and risk assessment, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant number of traders believe a particular outcome is more likely than sportsbooks suggest, the price of contracts representing that outcome will adjust accordingly. This can lead to prediction market odds offering a different perspective on the probability of various total goal scenarios.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different total goal outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the market’s collective belief about the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the latest information and sentiment. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Price movements are driven by supply and demand; increased buying pressure raises prices, while increased selling pressure lowers them, ultimately determining the implied probabilities for the Philadelphia vs Boston goals market.
This market resolves around Oct 10, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final total goals scored in the Philadelphia vs Boston game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. Contracts corresponding to the actual total goals scored will settle at 100, while those representing different outcomes will settle at 0. The resolution will be based on official game statistics as reported by a trusted sports data source.
Several factors could influence the price of contracts in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Philadelphia or Boston teams could significantly shift expectations about scoring potential. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to impact the game's pace or style of play, could also play a role. Furthermore, late-breaking news about team strategies or tactical adjustments could lead to traders reassessing their predictions and adjusting their positions in this market.