TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
420,368
Markets across
40,352
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,484
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 23, 11:28 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks pitching performance in a specific baseball game between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee, focusing on the number of base runners allowed through walks by designated pitchers. The outcome depends on whether the pitchers issue one or more walks during their appearance, with different thresholds defining separate markets.
All markets in this event resolve based on the number of walks allowed by specified pitchers during the Tampa Bay vs Milwaukee game scheduled for October 23, 2026. Each market has a different threshold for walks allowed (1+, 2+, or 3+). If the named pitcher does not start the game or is scratched, all relevant markets resolve at fair market price. Relief appearances do not count toward any market resolution. Markets only count walks if the pitcher faces at least one batter during their appearance. All markets are independent and resolve solely based on the walk thresholds specified in each individual rule.
Often, prediction market odds reflect a different perspective than those found at sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and incorporate a profit margin, while this market relies on the collective wisdom of traders who are incentivized to make accurate predictions. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information, analytical approaches, or simply the dynamics of supply and demand within the prediction market. It’s common to see this market move independently of sportsbook lines, especially as new information becomes available or as the event draws closer.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes for the total walks allowed. The price of each contract reflects the market’s probability assessment 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, providing a real-time assessment of expectations. The market’s price movements are driven by supply and demand, with higher prices indicating greater confidence in a particular outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 24, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final walk count from the Tampa Bay versus Milwaukee game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The official statistics released by the league will serve as the determining factor for the total number of walks allowed. Traders who correctly predicted the outcome will receive a payout based on the final price of their contracts at the time of resolution. The market will then close, and all outstanding contracts will be settled.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding the starting pitchers for either team, such as injury reports or changes in their recent performance, could significantly shift expectations. Weather conditions on game day, particularly if they favor pitchers or hitters, could also play a role. Furthermore, in-game events, like early walks or a pitcher struggling with control, could cause rapid adjustments in the market price as traders react to the unfolding situation. Overall team form and recent hitting/pitching statistics are also key signals.