Outpoll Weekly Recap: Sport (October 6 – 12, 2025)

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What a week, folks. The NBA preseason finally tipped off, and it felt like Christmas morning for hoop heads.The Lakers and Warriors squared off in a glorified scrimmage that had more drama than a season finale of your favorite show—LeBron draining a half-court buzzer-beater was just him reminding everyone he's still the king, no cape needed. Over in the Premier League, Manchester City and Arsenal played a chess match that ended 1-1, a result that felt like both teams were just sizing each other up for the real war later.But the real story? The prediction markets are going nuts. After that clutch performance, the Lakers' championship odds shortened from +1200 to +800 faster than you can say 'LeGM,' while Man City, despite the draw, saw their 'to win the league' price dip slightly as the smart money wonders if their dominance is finally cracking.Meanwhile, the NFL saw a shocking upset with the Jets taking down the Chiefs, sending shockwaves through futures markets and proving once again that on any given Sunday, anything can happen. It’s that beautiful chaos, the behind-the-scenes drama playing out in real-time, that makes this time of year so electric—every game is a data point, every highlight reel moment a shift in the narrative, and we’re all just along for the wild ride.

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