TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 20, 8:04 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) matchup between the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Chunichi Dragons scheduled for July 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Polymarket offers a binary win/loss market, while Kalshi offers four separate over/under markets on combined team scoring (5.5, 7.5, 9.5, and 11.5 runs).
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 20 at 5:00AM ET: If the Tokyo Yakult Swallows win, the market will resolve to "Tokyo Yakult Swallows". If the Chunichi Dragons win, the market will resolve to "Chunichi Dragons". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source will be official information from the NPB. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Resolution is determined by the total combined runs scored by both teams in the Chunichi Dragons vs Tokyo Yakult Swallows game scheduled for July 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Four separate markets assess whether this combined total exceeds 5.5, 7.5, 9.5, or 11.5 runs respectively. Each threshold represents a distinct outcome, with higher thresholds indicating higher-scoring games. The game outcome is measured at the conclusion of regulation play.
Prediction markets and sportsbooks use different mechanisms to set odds. Sportsbooks employ oddsmakers and risk management to balance their books, while prediction markets rely on trader consensus—buy and sell pressure from participants with real money at stake. This market reflects what traders collectively believe will happen, often incorporating faster-moving information than traditional sportsbooks. Comparing the two can reveal where public opinion diverges from professional bookmaking, though both ultimately aim to price the true likelihood of the outcome.
Key catalysts include injury announcements affecting either team's roster, recent performance trends, head-to-head historical matchups, and lineup changes. Weather conditions on game day can also shift trader sentiment, as can any last-minute roster adjustments or managerial decisions. Trading volume and sentiment shifts on Polymarket and Kalshi themselves often signal new information entering the market. Monitor sports news and team announcements closely; even minor updates can trigger repricing as traders update their forecasts.