TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$87,176,691
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,391,958,194
394,660
Markets across
30,119
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,626
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 24, 9:39 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) game between the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Hiroshima Carp scheduled for July 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Markets across Polymarket and Kalshi are betting on the outcome of this game, with resolution tied to official NPB results.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 24 at 5:00AM ET: If the Tokyo Yakult Swallows win, the market will resolve to "Tokyo Yakult Swallows". If the Hiroshima Carp win, the market will resolve to "Hiroshima Carp". 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.
This event covers a Japan NPB game originally scheduled for July 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT between the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Tokyo Yakult Swallows. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and closes after the rescheduled game concludes within two days. If the game is cancelled or rescheduled beyond two days, the market resolves to a fair price per the rules. In the event of a tie, all related markets resolve to 50/50.
Prediction markets and sportsbooks price outcomes differently because they serve different audiences. Sportsbooks set odds to balance their book and manage risk, often incorporating a margin. Prediction markets, by contrast, are peer-to-peer exchanges where traders themselves set prices based on their beliefs about the outcome. This market's odds reflect what thousands of independent traders think will happen, unfiltered by a bookmaker's profit motive. Many traders monitor both to identify discrepancies and arbitrage opportunities, making prediction markets a useful cross-check against traditional sports betting lines.
Key injury announcements, roster changes, or recent team performance trends can shift odds significantly. Weather conditions on game day, home-field advantage factors, and head-to-head historical matchups also influence trader sentiment. Breaking news about player availability or coaching decisions often triggers sharp price moves in the hours before game time. Monitor sports news outlets and official team communications for updates that might change the calculus. Late-breaking information—especially confirmation or denial of player participation—tends to create the most dramatic repricing in these markets.