TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 21, 8:19 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) game between the Yomiuri Giants and Hiroshima Carp scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Markets on both Polymarket and Kalshi are betting on the outcome of this game, with resolution dependent on which team wins or whether the game is canceled, postponed, or ends in a tie.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 21 at 5:00AM ET: If the Yomiuri Giants win, the market will resolve to "Yomiuri Giants". If the Hiroshima Carp win, the market will resolve to "Hiroshima Carp". 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 based on the final result of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp vs Yomiuri Giants Japan NPB game originally scheduled for July 21, 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 beyond two days, the market resolves to a fair price per established rules. In the event of a tie, the market resolves to 50/50.
Prediction markets and sportsbooks use different mechanisms to set odds. Sportsbooks employ oddsmakers who set lines and adjust them to balance action; prediction markets let traders themselves determine prices through continuous buying and selling. Because prediction markets aggregate dispersed information from many participants, they often reflect genuine probability estimates rather than profit-driven spreads. However, sportsbooks may move faster on breaking news due to dedicated monitoring, while prediction markets can lag slightly. Comparing this market's odds to major sportsbooks can reveal value opportunities or consensus gaps.
Key catalysts include roster changes, injury announcements, and recent team performance trends. A star player's absence or return can shift odds significantly. Head-to-head matchup history and current league standings also influence trader sentiment. Weather conditions on game day, if relevant, may prompt late trading activity. Media coverage and expert commentary can sway perception, especially if new analysis emerges about team form or tactical adjustments. Trading volume often spikes closer to game time as casual bettors enter the market. Monitoring sports news and team social media will help you anticipate moves before they're fully priced in.