TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Closed: Oct 3, 12:48 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track how decisively either team wins the first quarter of an upcoming college football game. They focus solely on the point differential within the first 15 minutes of play, ignoring the full game outcome.
All markets resolve based exclusively on points scored during the first quarter of the Syracuse vs UConn college football game scheduled for October 3, 2026. A 'Yes' outcome occurs when the winning team exceeds the specified point margin for that market within this timeframe. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original start time, resolution uses the actual first-quarter result. If play does not begin within this window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of specific outcome thresholds.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines to balance betting action and incorporate a profit margin, while this market allows traders to directly express their beliefs about the probability of different outcomes. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information sources, biases, or simply variations in how each group interprets the available data. It's common to see prediction markets move more efficiently as new information becomes available, potentially offering a more accurate assessment than initial sportsbook lines.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the first quarter. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring, as determined by supply and demand. Traders who believe a particular spread is more likely will buy contracts, driving up the price, while those who believe it's less likely will sell. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. This dynamic pricing mechanism allows the market to quickly incorporate new information and adjust the perceived probabilities of each outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 3, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official first-quarter spread of the Syracuse vs UConn game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the final, official result as reported by a recognized sports data provider. The market will determine which contracts pay out based on whether the actual spread falls within the range specified by each contract. Traders holding contracts corresponding to the correct spread will receive a payout, while others will not.
Several factors could influence the price of contracts in this market before the game concludes. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Syracuse or UConn teams would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they are expected to affect the game's style of play, could also move the market. Additionally, late-breaking news about team strategies or coaching decisions, as well as public sentiment shifts reflected in betting trends, could all contribute to price fluctuations in this market.