| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 8.5 points | 51% | 46¢ | 50¢ | — | $2K | Trade → |
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 2.5 points | 74% | 65¢ | 74¢ | — | $1K | Trade → |
| Cleveland wins the 1H by over 5.5 points | 63% | 56¢ | 63¢ | — | $651 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 1.5 points | 33% | 2¢ | 33¢ | — | $28 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 7.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 19.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 4.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 10.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 16.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 53¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 22.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Philadelphia wins the 1H by over 13.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks how the Philadelphia vs Cleveland game will play out during the first half relative to the posted point spread; it matters for traders and bettors who want exposure to early-game performance rather than final score outcomes.
First-half spread markets isolate the opening 24–30 minutes (depending on sport) so pregame expectations, starting lineups, and initial game plans matter more than late-game adjustments. Historical head-to-head tendencies for opening halves, team tempo, and which side typically starts stronger provide useful context for assessing this market. Because the market has multiple discrete outcomes, traders can express views on different margins of victory or deficit in the first half.
Market prices reflect the consensus view of traders about which first-half spread outcome is most likely and will change as new information arrives (injuries, lineup announcements, weather). Read prices as relative market sentiment about the first-half margin rather than fixed predictions.
Settlement is based on the league's official score at the end of the first half (the official halftime score). The exchange uses the official game book or league report to determine the outcome.
A final close time will be posted before trading stops; typically the market closes before game kickoff or immediately before the first half begins. Check the market page for the confirmed close time once it is announced.
The market divides possible first-half margins into multiple discrete outcome bands (point buckets) so traders can take positions on different ranges of the first-half result rather than a single binary cover/no-cover outcome.
Late changes that affect starters or key role players tend to move market prices quickly because they materially change first-half expectations; traders often react in real time to official injury and lineup updates.
Settlement follows the platform's rules: if there is no official halftime score the market is typically voided and funds returned; if play is suspended and an official halftime score is later recorded, that official score will be used for settlement.