| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game goes to overtime | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks whether the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns will require an overtime period to decide a winner. It serves as a derivative for bettors interested in the potential for highly competitive, high-leverage basketball action.
NBA games are scheduled for four 12-minute quarters, but teams remain tied after regulation in approximately 5-6% of games. The high-paced offensive nature of modern basketball can lead to volatility, particularly when evenly matched rosters like Oklahoma City and Phoenix face off.
The market prices reflect the collective anticipation of a closely contested game that pushes beyond the standard 48 minutes of regulation play.
If the game concludes without overtime, the 'No' outcome is realized and the contract settles accordingly.
Yes, any game that enters at least one overtime period satisfies the criteria for this market.
Sudden changes in player personnel can significantly alter the competitiveness of the game, potentially swaying the likelihood of the score remaining tied at the end of regulation.
Home-court advantage can influence the competitive parity of a game, which is a primary driver for the outcome of this market.
The market settles immediately following the conclusion of the game, once the official box score confirms whether or not overtime occurred.