TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
Markets across
40,345
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 18, 2:48 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance of two football teams in a specific game, focusing on how many times they successfully kick the ball through the goalposts during scoring attempts. The outcome depends on whether each team reaches certain thresholds of these scoring plays.
The event evaluates multiple markets centered around the number of field goals scored by each team in the Tennessee vs. Indianapolis Pro Football game scheduled for October 18, 2026. Each market has a specific threshold (1+, 2+, 3+, or 4+) for either team, resolving to 'Yes' if the team meets or exceeds that threshold. All markets share a common secondary rule: if the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, it remains active and resolves based on the final result. If the game does not start within 48 hours, all markets resolve to a fair price. The markets operate independently, with each threshold representing a distinct outcome, and Kalshi explicitly states it is not affiliated with the governing league.
Generally, prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and risk management, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information, biases, or simply the dynamic nature of each market. It’s common to see prediction markets move quickly to incorporate new information, sometimes leading to odds that diverge from those offered by sportsbooks, though they often converge as the event approaches.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different potential outcomes for the total number of field goals. The price of each contract fluctuates based on supply and demand, driven by traders' beliefs about the likelihood of each outcome. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders believe a particular outcome is likely, the price of contracts representing that outcome will increase, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism aims to reflect the collective intelligence of the market participants.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the total number of field goals scored in the Tennessee versus Indianapolis game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final market price will reflect the actual number of field goals scored, determining which contracts settle at $100 and which settle at $0. The resolution process relies on publicly available data to ensure an accurate and transparent outcome for all participants in this market.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players – particularly the kickers or holders for either team – could significantly shift expectations. Changes in weather conditions, such as strong winds or rain, could also impact the likelihood of successful field goal attempts. Furthermore, in-game developments, like a team consistently getting close to field goal range but settling for punts, or a team’s offensive struggles leading to more field goal attempts, could all contribute to movement in this market.