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$203,036,808
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2,984,028,936
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$1,857,846,526
408,774
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Closed: Oct 24, 9:31 PM EST
Kalshi
These markets track how many points each team will score in an upcoming college football game. Bets are placed on whether a team will exceed specific point thresholds, offering different challenges based on expected scoring levels.
All markets resolve based on the official final score of the UTSA vs Tulane college football game scheduled for October 24, 2026. For each market, if the specified team scores more than the stated point threshold, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, the markets remain open and resolve according to the final result. If the game does not start within 48 hours of the scheduled time, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants under unforeseen circumstances.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines based on statistical models and expert analysis, while this market allows a broader range of participants to express their beliefs, potentially leading to more accurate predictions. However, these differences aren't always substantial, and both can be influenced by public perception and late-breaking news. It’s common to see convergence as the event approaches, but discrepancies can present opportunities for arbitrage.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing the probability of different team total outcomes. As more people buy contracts for a particular outcome, its price increases, reflecting a higher perceived probability. Conversely, selling contracts drives the price down. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market price essentially represents the collective forecast of all participants, constantly adjusting as new information becomes available. This dynamic pricing mechanism aims to reflect the true probability of each outcome as closely as possible.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final team totals for both UTSA and Tulane are verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official statistics reported by the governing body of college football. The market will determine which side of the team total line is correct, based on the actual scores achieved during the game. Traders will then be paid out or have their contracts adjusted according to the final result.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either UTSA or Tulane would likely cause shifts in the odds. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if severe weather is expected during the game, could also influence trading activity. Unexpected coaching decisions or strategic adjustments announced before the game might also move the market. Finally, any significant public betting patterns observed at sportsbooks could create arbitrage opportunities and impact the prices on Kalshi.