TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$235,918,089
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,884,820,873
413,109
Markets across
40,428
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,364
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 20, 9:43 PM EST
Kalshi
This market assesses whether the combined number of goals scored by both teams in a specific NHL game exceeds various thresholds. The outcome depends on the final tally of goals, including those scored in overtime, with shootout goals counted as one goal for the winning team. The market remains active if the game is postponed within 48 hours of its original schedule but resolves to a fair price if the game is canceled or not started within that timeframe.
The event evaluates multiple thresholds for the total number of goals scored by both teams in the Toronto vs Columbus NHL game scheduled for October 20, 2026. Each market corresponds to a specific threshold (e.g., Over 1.5, Over 2.5, etc.), and the market resolves to 'Yes' if the combined goals exceed that threshold. Goals scored during regulation and overtime count normally, while a shootout result contributes one goal to the winning team's total. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, all markets remain open and resolve based on the final official result. If the game is canceled or fails to start within the 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of the specific threshold being evaluated.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set odds based on their own models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. As more information becomes available – such as team news or weather forecasts – and as the event approaches, the odds on Kalshi may converge with or diverge from sportsbook odds. It’s common to see prediction markets outperform traditional bookmakers, especially when there is significant public information available and a large number of participants.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book, where traders buy and sell contracts representing different total goal outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders can place limit orders to buy or sell at specific prices, or market orders to execute immediately at the best available price. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market odds are constantly updated based on supply and demand, providing a real-time assessment of the expected total goals in the Toronto vs Columbus match.
This market resolves around Oct 21, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final total goals scored in the Toronto vs Columbus match, as officially recorded by the league, will determine the winning contract. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics and will be publicly available shortly after the match concludes. Traders holding the contract corresponding to the correct total goals will receive a payout, while those holding losing contracts will forfeit their investment.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either Toronto or Columbus would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to affect the style of play, could also shift the odds. Late-breaking news about team formations or tactical approaches could also move the market. Furthermore, significant betting activity on Kalshi itself, driven by new information or shifts in sentiment, will directly influence the price of contracts in this market.