Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is offering a promotional bonus for new users participating in trades related to the upcoming college football game between UCLA and Cal. New users who sign up with the promo code NYPMAX can receive a $25 bonus after making at least $25 in trades.
The Bruins are set to face the Golden Bears at 10:30 p.m. ET, with UCLA entering the game as 1.5-point favorites. This matchup marks the beginning of new coaching eras for both programs, with Bob Chesney taking the helm for UCLA and Tosh Lupoi, a former Cal defensive lineman, returning to lead the Bears.
Traders on Kalshi can forecast outcomes on college football markets. The prices of contracts reflect the market's implied probability of a particular event occurring. For instance, a contract trading at $0.50 suggests traders collectively believe there is a 50% chance of that outcome happening.
The promotion is available to new users in various states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Certain limitations and eligibility requirements apply, and event contract trading involves significant risk.
This game could hinge on UCLA's defensive line, which aims to improve after finishing last season with 10 sacks, against a Cal offensive line that struggled with its run game. UCLA's quarterback Nico Iamaleava and overall talent are expected to face challenges from Cal's potential difference-maker, quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. The New York Post's betting expert, Sean Treppedi, handicaps various sports markets, focusing on value and risk mitigation.