TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$130,522,377
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,438,389,636
404,028
Markets across
30,214
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,681
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 17, 8:09 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) matchup between the Yokohama BayStars and Tokyo Yakult Swallows scheduled for July 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Markets on both Polymarket and Kalshi are betting on the outcome of this game.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 17 at 5:00AM ET: If the Yokohama BayStars win, the market will resolve to "Yokohama BayStars". If the Tokyo Yakult Swallows win, the market will resolve to "Tokyo Yakult Swallows". 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.
Resolution is determined by the final result of the game originally scheduled for July 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and closes after the rescheduled game concludes within two days. Should the game be cancelled or rescheduled more than two days away, the market resolves to a fair price per standard procedures. Tied games resolve to 50/50.
Prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks price outcomes differently. Sportsbooks set lines to balance action and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets aggregate trader beliefs through continuous order-matching. Prediction market odds often reflect sharper, crowd-sourced consensus because traders risk real capital and face no house edge. However, sportsbooks may move faster on breaking news or injury reports. Comparing the two can reveal where public perception diverges from professional oddsmaking, though both should be monitored for the most complete picture.
Key catalysts include roster updates, injury announcements, recent team performance trends, and head-to-head historical matchups. Weather conditions on game day can significantly impact play, especially in baseball. Betting line movements at major sportsbooks often precede prediction market shifts, so monitoring those can provide early signals. Team momentum, pitcher matchups, and any late-breaking news about player availability will likely drive price action. Trading volume typically spikes closer to game time as uncertainty resolves and final positioning occurs.