| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City wins 2nd half | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Chicago wins 2nd half | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Tie | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks which team will outscore the other in the second half of the Chicago vs Oklahoma City game. It matters for traders who want to focus on halftime adjustments and second-half performance rather than the full-game result.
Second-half markets isolate performance in the third and fourth quarters, a window where coaching adjustments, rotation changes, and fatigue can shift outcomes relative to the first half. Historical head-to-head trends and each team’s recent form provide context, but in-game developments (injuries, fouls, lineup changes) often drive the decisive moves.
Market odds express the crowd’s expectation of which team will outscore the other in the second half and will move as new information arrives (injury reports, bench availability, halftime score). Treat odds as a real-time summary of available information, not a fixed prediction.
The second half refers to the official third and fourth quarters of the listed game as recorded in the box score. Overtime is typically not included unless the market’s specific rules state otherwise; consult the market page for the definitive settlement rule.
The three outcomes are: Chicago outscores Oklahoma City in the second half, Oklahoma City outscores Chicago in the second half, or the second-half point totals are tied. Each outcome is distinct for settlement.
The market’s close time is listed as TBD; for second-half markets, platforms commonly close trading at or before the start of the second half (halftime). Check the KALSHI market page for the exact closing timestamp before trading.
Settlement uses the official game box score and participation records. If a player is injured, scratched, or ejected, the market still settles based on the official second-half scoring. For cancellations, postponements, or unusual events, follow the platform’s cancellation and force-majeure rules.
If the official second-half point totals are identical, the market settles to the tie outcome. Any alternative handling (refunds, voids) would be specified in the market’s rules on the KALSHI page.