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Closed: Oct 4, 11:32 AM EST
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This prediction group concerns the outcome of a National Basketball League (NBL) game between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Illawarra Hawks. The market resolves to the winning team, with a 50-50 split if the game is canceled without a reschedule.
In the upcoming NBL game, scheduled for October 4 at 12:00AM ET: If the South East Melbourne Phoenix win, the market will resolve to "South East Melbourne Phoenix". If the Illawarra Hawks win, the market will resolve to "Illawarra Hawks". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
The market resolves according to the official outcome of the men's professional Australia NBL basketball game between the Illawarra Hawks and SE Melbourne Phoenix, scheduled for October 4, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT. If SE Melbourne Phoenix wins, that market resolves to Yes; if Illawarra Hawks wins, its market resolves to Yes. Postponements within 48 hours of the original start time keep markets open for resolution based on the final result. If the game is cancelled or does not start within 48 hours of the scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price. Kalshi clarifies it is not officially affiliated with the governing league, and all trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Prediction market odds, like those found on Polymarket and Kalshi, often reflect the collective wisdom of a diverse group of bettors, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to profit by balancing action on both sides, while prediction markets incentivize accurate predictions directly. This can lead to discrepancies, especially when public sentiment strongly favors one outcome. While sportsbooks may incorporate subjective factors, this market tends to be driven by information and analysis from a wider range of participants, potentially leading to more efficient price discovery.