TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 19, 8:04 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 19, 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 19 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.
This event covers the Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs Yokohama DeNA BayStars Japan NPB game originally scheduled for July 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Resolution depends on the final game outcome: if the Swallows win, that market resolves Yes; if the BayStars win, that market resolves Yes. If the game is postponed or delayed, markets remain open and close after the rescheduled game finishes within two days. Games cancelled or rescheduled beyond two days resolve to a fair price per rules. Tied games resolve both markets to 50/50.
Prediction markets and sportsbooks use different mechanisms to set odds. Sportsbooks employ oddsmakers and risk management to balance their books and protect margins, while prediction markets rely on continuous trading between participants to establish prices. Prediction market prices often reflect longer-term consensus and can be more responsive to new information as traders update their positions. Sportsbook odds may tighten or shift based on betting volume and liability management. Comparing the two can reveal whether professional bettors and casual traders see the game differently, though both aim to forecast the true probability of each outcome.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and fee structures, which can cause temporary price gaps. Polymarket and Kalshi may also have slightly different market designs or settlement rules that influence how traders perceive risk. Arbitrage traders typically exploit these gaps, but if transaction costs or withdrawal delays are high, price differences can persist. Monitoring both venues helps traders identify mispricings and understand which platform's crowd is more bullish or bearish on the outcome.
Key injury announcements, lineup changes, or roster updates for either team can shift trader sentiment significantly. Recent team performance, head-to-head records, and momentum heading into the game often drive repricing. Weather conditions or venue factors may also influence expectations. Breaking news about player availability or coaching decisions typically triggers sharp moves. As game day approaches, final betting action and late-breaking information can cause rapid price swings. Traders should stay alert to official team communications and sports news outlets for catalysts that could reshape the odds.