| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland wins 2nd half | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Washington wins 2nd half | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Tie | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks which side—Washington, Portland, or neither—will outscore the other during the second half of the match. It matters because second-half results capture in-game adjustments, bench impact, and momentum shifts that differ from full-game outcomes.
Second-half performance often reflects halftime tactical changes, substitutions, and physical dynamics; teams that start slowly can still win the second half through adjustments. Historical head-to-heads and recent form can provide context, but each match’s halftime state and personnel availability are the most immediate drivers.
Market prices reflect the participants’ collective view about which side is likeliest to outscore the other in the second half; they move as new information (injuries, substitutions, weather, halftime score) becomes available. Interpret odds as a snapshot of current expectations, not a fixed prediction.
There are three outcomes: Washington wins the second half (scores more in the second half), Portland wins the second half, or neither team outscores the other in the second half (a second-half draw).
Settlement is based solely on the scoreline from the official second-half kickoff through the end of regulation second-half time, including stoppage time if the platform’s rules specify; consult the market rules for treatment of extra time or penalty shootouts.
No — the halftime lead does not by itself determine the outcome; only goals or points scored during the second half decide which outcome wins, though a halftime lead can influence team strategy and market expectations.
Resolution in cases of postponement or abandonment follows the exchange’s official rules; typically the market requires an official, completed second half to settle, so a cancelled or unplayed second half may lead to voiding or alternative settlement as specified by KALSHI.
Late halftime goals, key injuries, red cards, high-impact substitutions, and sudden weather or pitch issues are the primary events that can trigger rapid shifts in market prices for the second half.