DraftKings Predictions NFL — Markets & How It Works
DraftKings Predictions is DraftKings’ CFTC-regulated prediction market, built on Railbird — a licensed exchange it acquired in 2025. It lists NFL event contracts in states where its sportsbook is not available. Here is what NFL markets are live, how the contracts settle, and how it compares to Kalshi.
What is DraftKings Predictions?
DraftKings Predictions trades NFL outcomes as event contracts on Railbird Exchange, a CFTC-licensed designated contract market. Each contract is a yes/no position that settles at $1 or $0, with the live price acting as the implied probability. Because it is regulated federally as event contracts rather than as a sportsbook, it is available to traders in a number of states where DraftKings’ sportsbook is not.
NFL markets on DraftKings
Game winners
Moneyline-style contracts on who wins each game.
Spreads
Point-spread contracts on featured matchups.
Player & stat contracts
Entity- and stat-based markets on player and team performance.
DraftKings line vs Kalshi: this week's NFL player props
Updated Sep 15, 5:00 PM ETThis week’s NFL player-prop strikes that both venues price, ranked by how far apart they are. Every number is the venue’s own: a Kalshi mid, a sportsbook’s own line read at that strike, an exchange’s raw quote. The right-hand column is where the cheaper price for each side actually sits, in cents per $1 of payout, Kalshi net of its fee.
Full board: 137 priced prop strikes this week →Prices are informational; verify the contract before trading.
Is it legal? How it works
DraftKings Predictions is regulated by the CFTC, not a state gaming regulator — the contracts are federally listed event contracts, legally distinct from sports betting. The Predictions app is live in roughly three dozen states, with the NFL contract menu narrower and expanding; notably it reaches markets such as California, Texas, Florida and Georgia where the DraftKings sportsbook does not operate.
How it compares to Kalshi
For US traders we still rate Kalshi first — it is the longest-standing CFTC-regulated exchange, lists the full NFL board in all 50 states, and is the venue our DAEPA model prices against on the /nfl/kalshi hub.
DraftKings Predictions NFL — frequently asked
Can you trade NFL on DraftKings Predictions?
Yes. DraftKings Predictions lists NFL event contracts — game winners, spreads and player/stat markets — through Railbird, the CFTC-licensed exchange DraftKings acquired in 2025. Each contract is a yes/no position that settles at $1 or $0.
Is DraftKings Predictions legal? Which states?
It is a CFTC-regulated prediction market, which makes its NFL contracts legally distinct from sports betting. The app is live in roughly 38 states, with the NFL contract menu narrower but expanding — and it reaches states like California, Texas, Florida and Georgia where the DraftKings sportsbook is not available.
Is DraftKings Predictions the same as the DraftKings Sportsbook?
No. The sportsbook is a state-licensed sports-betting product; DraftKings Predictions is a federally CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange running on Railbird. They are separate products with different rules, pricing and state availability.
DraftKings Predictions vs Kalshi for NFL?
Both list NFL event contracts under CFTC regulation. Kalshi has the longer track record, the broadest NFL board, and 50-state availability, and it is the exchange our DAEPA model prices against to surface live edges. DraftKings Predictions is a strong option if you already use DraftKings, especially in states where its menu reaches you.
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Prediction markets carry risk. Contracts can settle at $0. Market availability varies by platform and state and changes frequently — verify on the platform. Informational only — not financial advice. Trade responsibly.