Houston at Chicago: Points

Resolution is governed by the market's settlement rules: they specify whether the market measures a single team’s points or a combined total, whether overtime counts, and which official box score/time is used. Always read the market description and settlement terms before trading.

The close time is listed as TBD; markets like this often close at or shortly before scheduled game start, but could close earlier for operational reasons. Monitor the market page for an announced close time because trades after close will not be accepted and last-minute news can move prices rapidly before closure.

Late injuries or rotations can materially change expected scoring: check official injury reports, expected starters, and minute projections. If you receive actionable new information, consider its impact on pace and target scorers and act promptly since markets typically price that information quickly.

Head-to-head and recent form provide context but must be weighted against roster and coaching changes; focus on underlying metrics — pace, offensive/defensive efficiency, and recent lineup performance — rather than raw win/loss or point totals, and account for small-sample variability.

Choose outcomes based on the granularity of information you have and how much variance you expect in the game. Favor ranges that align with your view of likely game scripts (fast vs. slow pace, expected starters) and size positions appropriately for the tick size and liquidity; review settlement rules and bankroll limits before entering adjacent buckets.