TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
420,368
Markets across
40,352
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,484
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 31, 12:45 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks the total points scored by both teams in the first quarter of an upcoming college football game. Each market corresponds to a different threshold of points, allowing participants to speculate on whether the combined score will exceed specific values.
All markets resolve based on the total points scored by both teams combined during the first quarter of the SMU vs Syracuse college football game scheduled for October 31, 2026. Each individual market has a specific threshold (e.g., Over 2.5 points, Over 5.5 points, etc.), and the market resolves to 'Yes' if the actual combined score exceeds that threshold. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original scheduled start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the official result. Should the game fail to start within the 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of the specific threshold they have engaged with.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different possible outcomes for the SMU vs Syracuse 1st quarter. The price of each contract reflects the market’s collective probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the evolving consensus. The current price indicates what traders are willing to pay for a contract that pays out if the corresponding outcome occurs, essentially representing a forecast of the final score in the first quarter.
This market resolves around Oct 31, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final score of the first quarter of the SMU vs Syracuse game will be used to determine the winning contracts. The total points scored in the first quarter will be compared to the various contract levels offered on Kalshi to determine payouts. This ensures a transparent and objective resolution process based on the official game results.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. News regarding key player injuries for either SMU or Syracuse would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favoring one team's style of play, could also impact the odds. Unexpected announcements related to team strategy or coaching decisions might also shift trader sentiment. Finally, any significant public information released by analysts or sports commentators could influence how traders assess the probabilities within this market.