Question 1

What was "BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers" and why did it matter?

Accepted Answer

BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers was a prediction market event tracked across 3 platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket, ProphetX). BYU Cougars led the market at 85% implied probability before resolution. Other contenders include West Virginia at 17%.

Question 2

What moved the odds on "BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers"?

Accepted Answer

BYU Cougars held the lead at 85% implied probability heading into resolution. Behind BYU Cougars, West Virginia at 17% were the next closest contenders. The 35.5% cross-platform spread suggested platforms were pricing new information differently, creating potential trading opportunities.

Question 3

What were the final odds for "BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers" across platforms?

Accepted Answer

Here were the closing odds across Kalshi, Polymarket, ProphetX: BYU Cougars: 99¢ on Kalshi, 64¢ on Polymarket, 92¢ on ProphetX. West Virginia: 1¢ on Kalshi, 37¢ on Polymarket, 14¢ on ProphetX. The 35.5% spread across platforms highlights where markets disagreed — a gap traders can exploit by buying low on one platform and selling high on another.

Question 4

What did 85% odds for BYU Cougars mean?

Accepted Answer

A price of 85¢ meant the market estimated a 85% chance that BYU Cougars would be the outcome. Traders who bought at 85¢ and held through resolution received $1.00 per share — a 18% return on their position. Those on the wrong side received $0.

Candidate
BYU CougarsWINNER	99%	64%	92%
West Virginia	1%	37%	14%

BYU Cougars Wins: BYU Cougars vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

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