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Kalshi Troy vs. James Madison odds

On Kalshi, the favourite is James Madison, at 88%. The market settles by Oct 29, 2026, and $5K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 88¢ reads as an 88% chance. Polymarket lists it too, and we compare the two prices below.

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Kalshi · odds · updated

James Madison88%
Troy12%

Also priced on Polymarket: compare both

$5K
24h volume on Kalshi
$6K
total volume on Kalshi
$5K
open interest
Oct 29, 2026
settles

Kalshi odds on every outcome

Kalshi odds on each outcome of Troy vs. James Madison
OutcomeChanceYes price24h volume
James Madison compare 88%88¢$3KTrade
Troy compare 12%12¢$2KTrade

Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Kalshi. A Yes contract at 88¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.

Kalshi vs Polymarket on this match

The same match on both venues. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.

Troy: Troy vs. James Madison: price on each venue, the fee, 24h volume and liquidity, with a link to trade
VenueTroyJames MadisonFee24h volumeLiquidity
PolymarketClose-only for US residents12¢88¢0.3¢$70$7KTrade →
Kalshi$50 bonus12¢88¢0.7¢$5K–Trade →
Updated Fee: the taker fee on one contract at the price shown, as each venue publishes it; Polymarket’s is its international book.

Full comparison

How the odds have moved

Kalshi · James Madison
88%▲ 4.0 pts since Oct 18
Yes price
Oct 1881% – 92% scaleOct 25

Kalshi's own series for the outcome the headline prices, from where its history starts; one venue, not a blend.

How this market resolves

The contract is “James Madison wins”. A Yes contract pays $1 if the answer is yes, and nothing if not. Kalshi publishes the full settlement rules on the market's page. Read them on Kalshi (opens in a new tab)

Scheduled resolution: Oct 29, 2026.

How to trade this market on Kalshi

  1. Check your state first. Several states restrict sports contracts.
  2. Open a Kalshi account. Our Kalshi review covers sign-up and payouts.
  3. Buy Yes or No at the price shown, 88¢ for James Madison right now. Each contract pays $1 if you are right.
  4. Sell any time before it settles, or hold to the result. Kalshi's fees apply to each trade.

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Common questions

What are the Kalshi odds on Troy vs. James Madison?

On Kalshi, the favourite is James Madison, at 88%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.

How does this market resolve?

By Kalshi's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.

Is this question on Polymarket too?

Yes. Polymarket's page has its prices and rules. Our side-by-side page shows both prices and both venues' rules.

Can I trade this market in my state?

In most states, yes, on Kalshi. Sports contracts are the exception: several states restrict them. Check your state first.

How accurate are Kalshi odds?

Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.

What does it cost to trade on Kalshi?

A trading fee on each contract, largest near 50¢ and smaller towards either end. Kalshi's fees has the formula.