TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.6b
24H VOL:
$333,432,169
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,971,286,090
419,492
Markets across
40,634
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,654
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Nov 2, 12:20 AM EST
Polymarket
This group covers markets on the outcome of a Major League Soccer (MLS) game between the Portland Timbers and the Houston Dynamo, scheduled for November 1, 2026. Markets ask whether Portland will win, Houston will win, or the game will end in a draw.
This event is for the upcoming MLS game, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026 between Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo.
This event is for the upcoming MLS game, scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026 between Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo.
Prediction market odds, like those found on Polymarket and Predict, often differ from traditional sportsbook odds due to the differing incentives and information sources. Sportsbooks primarily aim to balance their books and profit from margins, while prediction markets incentivize participants to express their genuine beliefs about the outcome. This can lead to prediction markets incorporating a wider range of information, including factors not typically considered by sportsbooks. While both aim to predict the same event, the mechanisms and participant motivations create distinct pricing dynamics for this market.
Polymarket and Predict can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Prices on Polymarket and Predict may diverge due to several factors, including differing user bases, trading volumes, and market-specific rules. Each platform attracts a unique set of traders with varying expertise and risk tolerance, which influences price discovery. Additionally, the 24-hour volume of $268,171 may be distributed unevenly between the two platforms, leading to price discrepancies. These differences reflect the independent price-setting processes of each market, providing a broader view of expectations for the Portland Timbers vs. Dynamo match.