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October 21, 2026

Smart money fades Como, Bayern and Lille in today's Champions League games

Big bettors are leaning against the home sides in three Champions League matches today and backing the Magic and Hornets in the NBA. This week's largest longer-dated positions are on the Ohio Senate race, Israel's and Serbia's elections, a possible US invasion of Iran and an Anthropic IPO.

Resolving Today

Champions League: sharps bet against Como vs. Man United

Leaning: No (57% implied)

About $78.7k across 4 trades went on Como 1907 not beating Manchester United FC, which covers a draw or a United win. That outcome is priced at 57%, so the market already expects Como to fall short, and this money backs it.

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Champions League: money fades Bayern at home to Arsenal

Leaning: No (53% implied)

About $35.4k across 3 trades backed FC Bayern München not beating Arsenal FC, meaning either a draw or an Arsenal win. That outcome is priced at 53%, close to a coin flip.

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NBA: 14 trades back the Magic over the Hawks

Leaning: Magic (56% implied)

About $22.9k across 14 trades went on the Orlando Magic to beat the Atlanta Hawks. The Magic are priced at 56% to win, so this is a bet on the modest favorite.

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Champions League: sharps bet against Lille vs. Galatasaray

Leaning: No (58% implied)

About $22.7k in 2 trades backed Lille OSC not beating Galatasaray SK, which covers a draw or a Galatasaray win. That outcome is priced at 58%.

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NBA: underdog Hornets backed against the Nets

Leaning: Hornets (46% implied)

About $12.8k across 3 trades went on the Charlotte Hornets to beat the Brooklyn Nets. The Hornets are priced at 46%, so this money is on the slight underdog.

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Top This Week

Ohio Senate: $32k bet against a Republican win

Leaning: No (62% implied)

One trade of about $32.2k backed Republicans not winning Ohio's 2026 Senate race. The market prices that outcome at 62%, so this bettor agrees with the market that Republicans are more likely to lose.

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US-Iran: sharps bet against a US invasion before 2027

Leaning: No (84% implied)

About $28.2k across 2 trades backed the U.S. not invading Iran before 2027. The market already prices no invasion at 84%, and this money adds to that view.

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Israel election: $23k backs Yashar to win most seats

Leaning: Yes (68% implied)

One trade of about $23.1k bet that Yashar wins the most seats in Israel's 2026 legislative election. Yashar is priced at 68% to do so, so this backs the favorite.

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Serbia election: money against the Student List winning

Leaning: No (62% implied)

One trade of about $14.4k backed the Student List – Students Win not winning the most seats in Serbia's 2026 parliamentary election. That outcome is priced at 62%, and the trade carries the highest signal score in this email.

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Anthropic IPO: $21k bets it happens in 2026

Leaning: Yes (74% implied)

One trade of about $20.8k backed Anthropic going public by December 31, 2026. The market prices that at 74%, so this bettor agrees an IPO this year is likely.

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