TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$235,918,089
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
40,428
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,364
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 8, 10:03 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks how many points each team will score in an upcoming college football game. Each market has a different threshold for the points a team needs to score for the market to settle as 'Yes'. The outcomes depend solely on the official game result, with specific rules for postponements.
All markets resolve based on whether the specified team scores over the designated point threshold in the South Alabama vs Arkansas State college football game scheduled for October 8, 2026. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, all markets remain open and resolve according to the final official result. If the game does not start within 48 hours of the scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price. The markets cover various point thresholds for both teams, allowing participants to speculate on different scoring outcomes.
Often, 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 to balance action, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook line is inaccurate, they can drive the price on Kalshi in a different direction. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information, biases, or simply varying interpretations of the teams' strengths and weaknesses. It's a useful exercise to compare the two and see where the market diverges from conventional wisdom.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, meaning traders are constantly buying and selling contracts representing their beliefs about the team totals. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that specific outcome occurring. As more traders buy into a particular outcome, its price increases, and vice versa. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market efficiently incorporates new information as it becomes available, leading to dynamic price adjustments. Traders aim to profit by accurately predicting the outcome and capitalizing on price discrepancies.
This market resolves around Oct 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final team totals from the South Alabama vs Arkansas State game are verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official statistics reported by the governing body of college football. The market will determine which contracts payout based on whether the actual team totals exceed or fall short of the contract's specified value. Traders will then receive or forfeit funds based on the accuracy of their predictions.
Several factors could influence this market leading up to and during the game. Any news regarding key player injuries for either South Alabama or Arkansas State would likely cause significant price movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions, could also impact expectations for scoring. In-game developments, such as early scoring drives or unexpected turnovers, will rapidly shift the probabilities reflected in the market. Public sentiment and late-breaking analysis from sports commentators could also contribute to price fluctuations.