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Chicago WS vs Houston

Chicago WS vs Houstonsettled — Sep 1, 2026, 4:59pm ETOpen on Kalshi
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Kalshi has Houston near 51% (Chicago WS 50%) on Chicago WS vs Houston. That is essentially a coin flip. About $306K has traded on this board.

Pays on who wins the game — not the spread or total. $100 on Houston near 51% returns about $196 if they win (before fees); Chicago WS near 50% returns about $200.

Ronel Blanco is listed for Houston; Sean Burke for Chicago WS. On the season they sit 70-68 and 72-65. Over the last 5 games, Houston went 4-1 and Chicago WS went 3-2.

Game context

  1. Starting pitchers Sean Burke for Chicago WS; Ronel Blanco for Houston.
  2. Season record Chicago WS 72-65; Houston 70-68.
  3. Last five games Chicago WS went 3-2 in their last 5; Houston went 4-1.

When will this market get resolved?

Resolves when the game ends — scheduled for Sep 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM EDT. If this game is postponed or delayed, the market will remain open and close after the rescheduled game has finished (within two days).

Sources

  • MLB Stats API — Listed starters, season records, and results from recent games.