Kalshi Outperforms Competitors in NFL Totals, Falls Short on Moneylines
- Kalshi’s implied vig for Week 1 was at 4.32%, lower than Fanduel’s 4.44% and Draftkings’ 4.51%.
- On game outcomes, Fanduel offered a cheaper rate of 4.08% compared to Kalshi’s 4.14%.
- Kalshi’s parlay vig was higher at 23.8%, versus 22.0% at both Fanduel and Draftkings.
- Kalshi set daily records with volumes of $2.426 billion and $2.433 billion, earning over $32 million in fees.
Kalshi demonstrated a competitive edge in NFL totals by offering lower vig rates compared to major sportsbooks like Fanduel and Draftkings during Week 1 of the season, although it lagged behind on moneyline bets where Fanduel was cheaper.
Despite Kalshi’s success in total markets, its parlay vig remained higher than competitors, indicating room for improvement in this area as well as potential impacts from transaction fees on overall competitiveness.
