Week of 5 Oct 2026

Biggest stories

1. Lanterns Finale Reveals Hal Jordan’s Killer and Sets Up John Stewart's Future 3 publishers · 5 Oct
2. Briscoe Wins South Point 400 at Las Vegas as Larson, Reddick Crash 3 publishers · 5 Oct
3. FBI Director Kash Patel Engaged to Alexis Wilkins 2 publishers · 5 Oct
4. Actor-Comedian Reggie McFadden Dies at 57 2 publishers · 5 Oct
5. Staff Predict Saints-Falcons Monday Night Football Outcome 2 publishers · 5 Oct
6. Mark Ruffalo Vows to Fight Trump's Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms 1 publishers · 5 Oct
7. Brazil Election Runoff, Pentagon Redeploys UK Based Bombers 1 publishers · 5 Oct
8. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Sues Police Over Epstein-Related Arrest 1 publishers · 5 Oct

Biggest swings

Markets on our stories whose odds covered the widest range during the week.

• Will Trump name an AI czar by October 4, 2026? Between 34% and 95% · On: Trump Names Jay Clayton AI Czar, Launches Super Intelligence Force
• Will Bitcoin reach $87,000 on October 4? Between 18% and 73%
• Sam LaPorta: 5+ Between 34% and 84% · On: Lions, Sam LaPorta End Contract Talks
• Will Lula win the most votes in the next Brazil presidential election from Amapá? Between 61% and 98%
• Jared Goff: 275+ Between 32% and 63% · On: Lions' Jared Goff Chases Joe Montana's Passing Record Against Panthers
• Before Jan 1, 2027 Between 50% and 79% · On: Spain Parliament Rejects Housing Decrees as Protests Spread
• Carolina Between 33% and 59% · On: Panthers Face Lions With Rash of Injuries Ahead of Week 4 Showdown
• Will Elon Musk post 40-64 tweets from October 3 to October 5, 2026? Between 19% and 43%

Close calls the market got right

• ✓Called itLas Vegas Favourite a day out: No at 91% · Result: No · 5 Oct 2026
• ✓Called itSpread: Vikings (-3.5) Favourite a day out: Vikings at 74% · Result: Vikings · 5 Oct 2026
• ✓Called itSpread: Raiders (-3.5) Favourite a day out: Chiefs at 79% · Result: Chiefs · 5 Oct 2026
• ✓Called itBuffalo Favourite a day out: No at 81% · Result: No · 5 Oct 2026
• ✓Called itSpread: Chiefs (-2.5) Favourite a day out: Chiefs at 62% · Result: Chiefs · 5 Oct 2026
• ✓Called itSpread: Seahawks (-14.5) Favourite a day out: Chargers at 73% · Result: Chargers · 5 Oct 2026
• ✓Called itSpread: Seahawks (-10.5) Favourite a day out: Chargers at 61% · Result: Chargers · 5 Oct 2026
• ✓Called itChiefs vs. Raiders: O/U 40.5 Favourite a day out: Over at 72% · Result: Over · 5 Oct 2026

Favourites that lost

• ✕MissedAbove 22M Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Oct 2026
• ✕MissedSeattle: 3+ wins in first 8 weeks Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Oct 2026
• ✕MissedSan Francisco: 4+ wins in first 12 weeks Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Oct 2026
• ✕MissedMinnesota: 4+ wins in first 12 weeks Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Oct 2026
• ✕Missed4+ wins Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Oct 2026
• ✕MissedPittsburgh Favourite a day out: No at 100% · Result: Yes · 5 Oct 2026
• ✕MissedPuerto Rico vs. Cayman Islands: O/U 1.5 Favourite a day out: Over at 91% · Result: Under · 5 Oct 2026
• ✕MissedSpread: Cúcuta Deportivo FC (-2.5) Favourite a day out: Deportivo Pereira at 88% · Result: Cúcuta Deportivo FC · 5 Oct 2026

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