TOTAL VOLUME:
$155.1b
24H VOL:
$337,672,170
24H TRANSACTIONS:
3,002,125,488
OPEN INTEREST:
$2,014,360,784
421,272
Markets across
40,138
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,437
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 3, 6:15 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track various point-spread scenarios for an upcoming college football game, allowing participants to speculate on the potential margin of victory. Each outcome represents a different threshold by which the winning team must exceed to settle the bet. The structure enables diverse betting options based on expected game dynamics.
All markets resolve based on the official final score of the St. Thomas vs Presbyterian college football game scheduled for Oct 3, 2026. For markets where St. Thomas wins by a specified margin, resolution occurs only if the victory exceeds that exact point differential. One market resolves if Presbyterian wins by more than 2.5 points. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original start time, all markets remain active and resolve per the final result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets settle at a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of timing changes.
Often, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially differing from those initially set by sportsbooks. Sportsbooks establish lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market aggregates the views of many individual traders. If a significant number of traders believe the sportsbook’s line is inaccurate, the price here will move accordingly. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially before a large amount of information becomes available or as new developments emerge that impact perceptions of the game’s outcome.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their beliefs about the final spread. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that specific spread occurring, with higher prices indicating a greater perceived likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as profitable trades are rewarded. The market dynamically adjusts as new information and opinions are incorporated, creating a real-time assessment of the potential outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 3, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final spread will be determined by the actual point difference between St. Thomas and Presbyterian at the conclusion of their game. The contract will then pay out based on whether the actual spread falls within the range represented by the purchased contracts. Traders will be able to see the final result reflected in their account balances following official confirmation of the game’s score.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. News regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either St. Thomas or Presbyterian would likely have a significant impact. Changes in coaching strategies or unexpected team performance in preceding games could also shift trader sentiment. Furthermore, any updates on weather conditions expected during the game, or even significant betting activity in traditional sportsbooks, could lead to adjustments in the price as traders react to new information and reassess the probabilities surrounding the final spread.