| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston wins the 1H by over 7.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Houston wins the 1H by over 4.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles L wins the 1H by over 17.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles L wins the 1H by over 14.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles L wins the 1H by over 11.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles L wins the 1H by over 5.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Houston wins the 1H by over 13.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles L wins the 1H by over 8.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Houston wins the 1H by over 10.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Los Angeles L wins the 1H by over 2.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Houston wins the 1H by over 1.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks which first-half point-spread outcome will occur for the game between Los Angeles L and Houston, focusing solely on the halftime margin. It matters because first-half performance isolates early-game matchups, rotation decisions, and tempo that differ from full-game results.
First-half spread markets capture the opening 24 minutes and are influenced by starters, early-game strategies, and coaching substitutions. Historical head-to-head trends, recent team form, and where the game is played can all shape expectations; sudden roster changes or reported injuries before tip can materially shift the market. Because this market closes before full-game resolution, it’s used by traders who want exposure to immediate-game dynamics rather than end-of-game outcomes.
Market prices reflect traders’ aggregated expectations about the halftime margin between Los Angeles L and Houston and update as new information arrives. Interpret prices as a real-time consensus forecast of first-half outcomes, not guarantees.
The market close time is listed on the event page and is currently TBD; it typically closes shortly before game tip or at the platform’s announced cutoff, so check the market page just before the game for the definitive close.
Each of the 11 outcomes corresponds to a specific first-half spread bracket or exact halftime margin as defined in the market description; the winning outcome is determined by the official halftime score, so review the event description on the page to see how outcomes map to point differentials.
Watch announced starters, primary ball-handlers and scorers, plus defensive anchors—any scratches or late lineup changes for those players have outsized impact on first-half scoring and matchups and therefore on this market.
Such updates typically move the market quickly because they change expected minutes and matchups; traders rely on official team reports, pregame confirmations, and credible beat reporter updates to price in those changes ahead of the close.
Settlement follows the official league record for the halftime score; if the league does not produce an official halftime result or if the platform’s rules call for voiding in such circumstances, the market will be settled or voided according to the event page and the platform’s published settlement policy—check the KALSHI event page for final determination.