TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.6b
24H VOL:
$333,432,169
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2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,971,286,090
419,492
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
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Closed: Oct 17, 2:38 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets focuses on predicting the point differential in the first half of a college football game between UMass and Buffalo. Each market corresponds to a specific point margin threshold, allowing participants to bet on whether the winning team will exceed that margin during the first half.
All markets resolve based solely on points scored during the first half of the UMass vs Buffalo college football game scheduled for October 17, 2026. For Buffalo-based markets, resolution occurs if Buffalo's first-half point differential exceeds the specified threshold in their favor. For UMass-based markets, resolution occurs if UMass's first-half point differential exceeds the specified threshold in their favor. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of its original scheduled start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the official first-half result. If the game fails to start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, meaning no participant will profit or incur a loss from the unresolved outcome. These rules apply uniformly across all specified point differential thresholds for both teams.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set their lines based on internal models and aim to balance action on both sides, while this market aggregates the beliefs of many individual traders. It’s common to see discrepancies between the two, as prediction markets can incorporate information that sportsbooks may not immediately consider. Examining these differences can provide valuable insights into public sentiment and potential value opportunities, though it’s important to remember both represent probabilities of an outcome.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different point spreads for the first half of the UMass vs Buffalo game. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that spread 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 are incentivized to set accurate prices, as they profit from correctly predicting the outcome. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the price will adjust to reflect the collective assessment of the likely spread.
This market resolves around Oct 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official first-half spread of the UMass vs Buffalo game is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final result will be determined by the actual point difference between the two teams at the end of the first half. The market will settle to 100 for the contract corresponding to the correct spread, and 0 for all other contracts. It’s important to monitor official sources for the final score to understand the resolution of this market.
Several factors could influence the price of this market before resolution. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the UMass or Buffalo teams would likely have a significant impact. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they favor one team’s playing style, could also move the market. Furthermore, significant betting activity or large trades on Kalshi itself can cause price fluctuations. Finally, updated power rankings or expert analysis predicting a shift in the game’s dynamics could also contribute to movement in this market.