TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 26, 10:25 PM EST
Kalshi
This market assesses the potential margin of victory in an upcoming NHL game between St. Louis and Chicago. It focuses on whether either team will secure a decisive win by exceeding specified goal differentials. The outcome hinges purely on the final score of the match.
The event consists of four markets, each tied to specific goal-differential thresholds for either team winning the St. Louis vs Chicago NHL game scheduled for September 26, 2026. A market resolves to 'Yes' if the stated condition is met—Chicago winning by over 2.5 or 1.5 goals, or St. Louis winning by over 1.5 or 2.5 goals. All markets share consistent secondary rules: if the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, they remain active and resolve based on the final result. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within this window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment regardless of scheduling disruptions.
Generally, prediction market odds tend to reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often proving more accurate than traditional sportsbook odds, particularly as an event approaches. Sportsbooks often incorporate a 'vig' or commission into their odds, while this market allows traders to directly assess the probabilities. However, initial sportsbook lines can sometimes influence early trading in this market. It’s common to see convergence between the two as more information becomes available and trading volume increases, but discrepancies can still emerge due to differing opinions and information access.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different spread outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the market’s collective assessment of the 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 and new information emerges, the prices adjust dynamically, creating a real-time forecast. Traders aim to profit by accurately predicting the final spread and trading accordingly, influencing the prices themselves through their actions. This dynamic pricing mechanism is central to how Kalshi operates.
This market resolves around Sep 27, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final point spread of the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Chicago Cubs game will determine the winning contracts. The resolution will be based on the official result reported by the league, ensuring a transparent and objective determination of the outcome. Traders will then be able to claim their winnings or adjust their strategies for future events based on the resolution of this market.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either the Cardinals or the Cubs would likely cause movement. Changes in pitching matchups, weather forecasts affecting the game, or even significant shifts in public sentiment based on recent team performance could all influence trading activity. Unexpected announcements about team strategies or managerial decisions could also play a role. As the game date approaches, even minor updates can lead to substantial changes in the odds within this market.