| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 113.5 1H points scored | 70% | 2¢ | 96¢ | — | $15 | Trade → |
| Over 134.5 1H points scored | 0% | 0¢ | 70¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 131.5 1H points scored | 0% | 2¢ | 69¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 137.5 1H points scored | 0% | 0¢ | 70¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 125.5 1H points scored | 0% | 44¢ | 48¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 122.5 1H points scored | 0% | 53¢ | 59¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 116.5 1H points scored | 0% | 2¢ | 70¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 128.5 1H points scored | 0% | 34¢ | 42¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 119.5 1H points scored | 0% | 60¢ | 68¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market lets traders pick which of nine first-half total ranges the combined points scored by New Orleans and Los Angeles L will fall into for the game's first two quarters. First-half totals matter for traders who want to isolate opening-game pace, rotation decisions, and short-term game dynamics.
First-half total markets settle based on the points scored during the first two quarters (the opening 24 minutes of regulation) and are resolved against the outcome bucket that contains that sum. Team styles (pace, three-point reliance, defensive matchups), recent lineup or rotation changes, and situational factors such as rest or travel all influence first-half scoring expectations. With the market close listed as TBD, traders should monitor official lineup and injury announcements before placing time-sensitive orders.
Market prices show how participants are allocating capital across the nine outcome buckets; relatively higher prices indicate stronger market support for a given bucket, and prices will update as pregame and in-game information arrives.
Settlement is based on the combined points scored by both teams during the first two regulation quarters. Overtime and any scoring after the official end of the second quarter are not included unless the market’s rules state otherwise; consult the KALSHI market page for the official settlement definition.
Each of the nine outcomes corresponds to a discrete first-half point-range bucket displayed on the market interface. The exact numeric boundaries for those buckets are shown on KALSHI and determine which outcome wins once the first-half total is known.
Late roster news can materially shift expectations for first-half scoring — for example, the absence of a primary scorer or playmaker tends to lower expected totals, while returning personnel can increase them. Traders typically react quickly to official injury reports and starting lineup confirmations, so prices may move as that information is released.
'Closes: TBD' indicates the exchange has not announced a specific trading deadline for the market. That means you should check KALSHI for any posted close time before placing orders; absence of a close time also increases the importance of monitoring pregame news and liquidity, since last-minute trades may be possible once a close is set.
Head-to-head first-half trends provide context but can be limited by small sample sizes and changing rosters or coaching strategies. Use those trends alongside current-season pace metrics, recent first-half scoring averages, and situational factors (home court, rest, injuries) to form a more robust view.