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Closed: Oct 8, 10:47 PM EST
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This market assesses the potential margin of victory in an upcoming NHL hockey game between San Jose and St. Louis. It focuses on how many goals the winning team scores beyond the losing team, with different thresholds defining various outcomes. The resolution depends entirely on the official game result, accounting for possible scheduling changes.
The event consists of four distinct outcome markets, each defining a specific goal-differential threshold for either team to win by. A 'Yes' outcome is triggered if the official game result meets or exceeds the specified margin for the relevant team: St. Louis winning by more than 2.5 goals, St. Louis winning by more than 1.5 goals, San Jose winning by more than 1.5 goals, or San Jose winning by more than 2.5 goals. All markets share a unified secondary rule set: if the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of its original scheduled time, the markets remain active and resolve based on the final result. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment across all outcome categories.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market is driven by individuals expressing their beliefs about the outcome. If a significant discrepancy exists between this market and sportsbook lines, it could indicate that the crowd believes there’s an edge to be had, or that the sportsbook's initial assessment was inaccurate. It’s a valuable comparison point for informed decision-making.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about the final spread. The price of a contract ranges from 0 to 100, representing the probability of the ‘yes’ outcome (St. Louis covering the spread). As more traders buy contracts, the price goes up, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and reflect changing expectations about the game’s outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final point spread of the San Jose vs St. Louis game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official result declared by the governing body of the event. The market will determine whether St. Louis covers the spread, or if San Jose prevents them from doing so, based on the official final score.
Several factors could influence this market before resolution. Any significant news regarding injuries to key players on either the San Jose or St. Louis teams would likely cause movement. Changes in team strategy, weather forecasts impacting the game, or even unexpected coaching decisions could also shift trader sentiment. Public perception, reflected in polls or expert analysis, can also play a role, though this market ultimately reflects individual predictions rather than aggregated opinions.