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: Nov 1, 3:08 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance gap between Tennessee and Cincinnati during the second quarter of their scheduled football game. It focuses solely on how much one team outscores the other in that specific quarter, without considering the final game result or points from other quarters.
All markets for this event resolve based exclusively on the point differential between Tennessee and Cincinnati during the second quarter of play in their game scheduled for November 1, 2026. Each market has a different threshold for the required point spread, ranging from over 2.5 points to over 10.5 points, with separate markets for both teams winning by the specified margin. Only points scored during the second quarter count toward resolution, meaning the rest of the game is irrelevant. The markets are structured to cover all possible outcomes of the quarter's scoring differential, allowing participants to speculate on varying degrees of dominance by either team in that specific timeframe.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. If a significant discrepancy exists, arbitrage opportunities may arise, where traders can profit by simultaneously buying and selling contracts on Kalshi and at a sportsbook. However, it's important to remember that both represent probabilities of an outcome, and neither is guaranteed to be perfectly accurate.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about the second quarter spread. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that spread occurring. As more traders buy contracts predicting a specific spread, the price increases, and vice versa. 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 expectations as the event approaches. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as they profit if their beliefs align with the actual outcome.
This market resolves around Nov 2, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official second quarter spread of the Tennessee vs Cincinnati game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final spread will be determined by the official game statistics, and the contracts on Kalshi will pay out based on whether the actual spread falls within the range represented by the purchased contracts. The market’s resolution is based on the official result of the game, as reported by a trusted source.
Several factors could influence this market before the game concludes. News regarding injuries to key players on either the Tennessee or Cincinnati teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favoring one team's style of play, could also impact trading activity. Furthermore, any significant shifts in public perception, perhaps driven by expert analysis or updated betting trends, could lead to adjustments in the price of contracts on Kalshi. Unexpected pre-game announcements or even early performance in the first quarter could also shift expectations.