| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 10.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Detroit wins the 1H by over 11.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Detroit wins the 1H by over 14.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Detroit wins the 1H by over 2.5 points | 0% | 2¢ | 98¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Detroit wins the 1H by over 5.5 points | 0% | 2¢ | 98¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 16.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 13.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 7.5 points | 0% | 2¢ | 98¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 1.5 points | 0% | 2¢ | 98¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Detroit wins the 1H by over 8.5 points | 0% | 2¢ | 98¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 4.5 points | 0% | 2¢ | 98¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks which side and margin the first half of the Detroit vs Cleveland game will land on, letting traders express views on early-game scoring and dynamics. First-half spreads matter because they isolate the opening 24 minutes of play, where rotations, starters and pace have outsized influence.
First-half spread markets focus on the score at the halftime whistle rather than the final result, so factors like starting lineups, opening rotations, and early-game foul trouble matter more than late-game depth. Detroit and Cleveland each bring team-specific styles — pace, offensive/defensive tendencies, and coaching approaches — that shape first-half outcomes; recent head-to-head and season-to-date first-half trends can provide useful context. The market lists 11 discrete outcomes, which correspond to specific point-differential buckets for the first half.
Market prices on this platform represent the crowd’s current assessment of which first-half spread outcomes are most likely and will update as new information arrives. Traders use those prices as a real-time summary of expectations but should monitor injury updates, starting lineup announcements, and in-game developments before placing or adjusting positions.
Each outcome corresponds to a distinct first-half point-differential bucket or line (for example, one side by a set number of points, the opposing side by another), plus any labeled push or tie option if offered; check the market page for the exact labels used for all 11 outcomes.
A first-half spread market will close prior to the game’s opening tip so no trades occur after the half begins; 'TBD' means the platform has not yet posted the precise cutoff—monitor the KALSHI market page for the official close time before the game.
No — settlement for this market is based solely on the official score at the halftime whistle (end of the second quarter); any scoring that occurs after the first half, including overtime, is not counted for the first-half spread.
Pregame injuries and confirmed starters are highly relevant because they directly affect early rotations, matchup dynamics, and minutes distribution; update your assessment when teams release official starting lineups and last-minute injury statuses, as those updates often drive meaningful market movement.
Settlement policy depends on platform rules: common outcomes include voiding the market and refunding positions or settling based on official league determinations if the first half was completed; consult KALSHI’s official rulebook or the specific market terms for the authoritative settlement procedure.