| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 62.5 1H points scored | 0% | 51¢ | 57¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 59.5 1H points scored | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 53.5 1H points scored | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 56.5 1H points scored | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 65.5 1H points scored | 0% | 42¢ | 48¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 68.5 1H points scored | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 71.5 1H points scored | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 74.5 1H points scored | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 77.5 1H points scored | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks how many combined points Ball State and Western Michigan will score in the first half of their game. It matters for traders who want to express views on early-game pace, offensive efficiency, and game-script expectations independent of full-game outcomes.
Ball State (Muncie, IN) and Western Michigan (Kalamazoo, MI) are Mid-American Conference programs with varying offensive styles and historical matchups that can influence first-half scoring. First-half markets focus on the opening two quarters, where coaching tendencies, starting personnel, and game tempo often matter more than late-game adjustments. Because this market is granular (nine discrete outcomes), it captures a range of plausible early-game scoring scenarios rather than a single over/under line.
Market outcomes reflect which discrete first-half scoring bin matches the official combined score at the end of the second quarter. Traders should interpret prices as the market’s collective view of which scoring range is most likely, and monitor game-day developments that could shift that view.
The market close is listed as TBD; on Kalshi and similar platforms, first-half markets typically close before the game starts or at kickoff to prevent trading on in-progress information. Check the event page for the official closing timestamp and plan to place trades before that time.
The outcome is determined by the combined points scored by both teams during the official first half (end of the second quarter), including touchdowns, field goals, extra points, two-point conversions, and safeties. Overtime and any postgame scoring do not apply.
Each of the nine outcomes corresponds to a predefined first-half scoring bin or exact totals as specified on the market page. The market will pay out the single outcome whose range contains the official first-half total; consult the market description to see the exact numeric boundaries for each outcome.
Watch official injury reports and late depth-chart updates for starting quarterbacks and key receivers/running backs, any coaching announcements about game plan or starters, local weather forecasts for the stadium, and final travel or roster confirmations from the teams — all can materially change first-half scoring expectations.
Settlement uses the official first-half score as published by the designated game-statistics provider (typically the official box score/league statistician or stadium scoreboard) at the end of the second quarter. The exchange’s rules describe the authoritative source and dispute-resolution process if results are ambiguous.