TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 3, 7:54 PM EST
Kalshi
A professional baseball game between two teams is scheduled for early June 2026 in the evening. The event concerns whether either team will score a run during the opening inning of play.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect real-money trader positions and differ from traditional sportsbook odds because they aggregate decentralized participant forecasts rather than bookmaker spreads. Sportsbooks adjust lines to balance action and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets price outcomes based on supply and demand from thousands of independent traders. For the first inning run market, the prediction market odds may diverge from sportsbook lines depending on which side attracts more trading volume and conviction among market participants.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, the first inning run market is priced as a binary contract where traders buy or sell shares representing yes (at least one run scores) or no (zero runs in the first inning). The price of each contract reflects the implied probability, ranging from $0.00 to $1.00. Traders profit by buying low and selling high, or by correctly predicting the outcome. Kalshi's order book matches buyers and sellers in real time, so prices adjust continuously based on new information and trading demand leading up to the Jun 4, 2026 resolution.
The market resolves on Jun 4, 2026, immediately after the completion of the first inning of the San Francisco vs Milwaukee game. The outcome is determined by whether at least one run is scored by either team during that inning. Once the first inning concludes, the result is final and contracts settle accordingly. Traders holding the winning side receive their payout, while those on the losing side forfeit their stake.
Key catalysts include starting pitcher announcements, recent offensive performance trends, weather conditions at game time, and any last-minute lineup changes. If either team's top hitters are unexpectedly benched or a star pitcher is replaced, market odds will shift. Injury updates, bullpen availability, and historical first-inning scoring patterns between these teams also influence trader positioning. As game time approaches and more information becomes public, the market will reprice to reflect updated expectations about first-inning run probability.