| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 7.5 points | 98% | 40¢ | 54¢ | — | $62 | Trade → |
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 4.5 points | 60% | 54¢ | 60¢ | — | $22 | Trade → |
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 1.5 points | 99% | 60¢ | 84¢ | — | $5 | Trade → |
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 22.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 53¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Northwestern wins the 1H by over 8.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 53¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 13.5 points | 0% | 8¢ | 27¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Northwestern wins the 1H by over 5.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 100¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 19.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 100¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 16.5 points | 0% | 0¢ | 100¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Northwestern wins the 1H by over 2.5 points | 0% | 5¢ | 25¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Purdue wins the 1H by over 10.5 points | 0% | 16¢ | 40¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market lets traders buy and sell outcomes tied to the first-half point spread between Purdue and Northwestern, focusing specifically on which spread bucket the first-half margin will fall into. It matters because it isolates the opening 20 minutes of play, a window influenced by starting lineups, early-game strategy, and tempo.
Both teams compete in the same conference and meet with stylistic and roster differences that shape early-game matchups; season context such as injuries, recent form, and travel can shift first-half dynamics. First-half spread markets emphasize immediate factors — opening lineups, coaching game plans for the tip, and how each team typically starts games — rather than full-game endurance or second-half adjustments.
Market prices reflect how traders are valuing each spread outcome relative to others; higher prices indicate stronger market demand for that particular first-half outcome. Treat prices as a continuously updating aggregation of information about starters, injuries, and in-game expectations rather than fixed predictions.
The market will close before the official start of the game's first half; because the event shows 'Closes: TBD', check the exchange's market page for the exact closing timestamp and any last-trade cutoff notices.
The 11 outcomes are discrete spread buckets covering possible first-half margins; the outcome that pays out is determined by the official first-half point margin as reported by the exchange's designated official statistics provider and by the bucket definitions in the market rules.
Confirmed lineup news and injury reports typically move prices quickly because they directly affect first-half expectations; monitor official team communications and the exchange's feed, and be aware that uncertainty often narrows or widens available liquidity.
Settlement is based on the official end-of-first-half score (the point differential at halftime) as provided by the exchange's chosen official game feed; consult the market rules to confirm the exact data source and tie-handling procedures.
Yes: recent head-to-head first-half margins, each team's tendencies to start games aggressively or slowly, and patterns like consistent early foul trouble or hot starters are useful context when combined with current-season injuries, rotations, and travel considerations.