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 3, 6:40 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks how decisively UAB can defeat Samford in an upcoming college football game. Each market represents a different point margin threshold that UAB must exceed to win that specific market. The outcomes depend entirely on the final score of the game, with various thresholds offering different levels of difficulty for UAB.
All markets resolve based on the official point differential from the Samford vs UAB college football game scheduled for October 3, 2026. For each market, if UAB's victory margin exceeds the specified threshold (e.g., 51.5, 48.5, ..., 9.5 points), that market resolves to 'Yes.' If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, all markets remain open and resolve according to the final result. If the game does not start within 48 hours of its scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price. Kalshi explicitly disclaims any affiliation with the NCAA, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect a wisdom-of-the-crowd perspective, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action, while this market’s pricing is driven purely by traders’ willingness to buy or sell contracts. As more information becomes available – such as injury reports or weather forecasts – you might see this market adjust more rapidly than traditional sportsbooks. It’s common to observe discrepancies, particularly before a significant amount of trading occurs, and these differences can present potential opportunities for informed traders.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders submit bids and asks for contracts representing different spread outcomes. The current price reflects the probability of that spread occurring, as determined by supply and demand. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are essentially betting on their assessment of the game’s outcome, and the market aggregates these individual predictions into a collective forecast. The more contracts bought for a specific spread, the higher the price, and vice versa, dynamically adjusting the perceived likelihood of that outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final point spread of the Samford vs UAB game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result reported by sports data providers and widely recognized sports news outlets. Traders holding contracts on the correct spread will receive a payout of 100 cents per contract, while those holding contracts on incorrect spreads will receive nothing. The final score will determine which contracts settle positively.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either Samford or UAB would likely cause price fluctuations. Unexpected changes in weather conditions, particularly if they favor one team’s playing style, could also shift the market. Major news stories or public sentiment shifts regarding team performance or coaching decisions could also influence trading activity. Finally, large-volume trades by informed participants could create momentum and drive price movement in either direction before Oct 4, 2026.