TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 8, 10:07 PM EST
Kalshi
This market assesses various thresholds of total goals scored by both teams in an upcoming NHL game. It offers multiple outcome possibilities based on how many goals are ultimately scored, providing different levels of scoring intensity to evaluate.
All markets resolve based on the total number of goals scored by both Utah and Boston in their NHL game scheduled for October 8, 2026. Goals counted include those scored during regulation time and any overtime periods. If the game concludes via shootout, the shootout result counts as a single goal awarded to the winning team. Should the match be postponed but commence within 48 hours of the original start time, all markets remain active and resolve according to the final official score. If the game is cancelled or fails to start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants across all scoring thresholds.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially offering a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbook odds are typically set by a small team of experts, while this market aggregates the opinions of many individual traders. It's common to see differences emerge, especially as new information becomes available or public sentiment shifts. Comparing the two can be a useful exercise for informed decision-making, but remember that each represents a distinct form of forecasting.
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. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the prices adjust to reflect the collective assessment of the event's likelihood. This dynamic pricing mechanism aims to provide a real-time estimate of the expected total goals scored.
This market resolves around Oct 9, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final total goals scored in the Utah vs Boston game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The market will settle to 100 for the correct total goals outcome, and 0 for all other outcomes. Traders holding contracts corresponding to the correct outcome will receive a payout based on the contract's price at resolution.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries or suspensions for either the Utah or Boston teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather conditions, particularly if they are expected to impact scoring, could also play a role. Furthermore, updates on team form, tactical changes, or even pre-game analysis from sports commentators could all contribute to shifts in market sentiment and, consequently, contract prices.