As the NBA playoffs heat up with the conference finals in progress, excitement around futures wagers is palpable. One bettor at FanDuel is on the brink of transforming a modest bet into a whopping nearly $100,000.
Built for the Futures
Months ago, a bettor placed a six-team futures parlay using a mere $4.44 from their account, aiming for high-stakes payoffs:
- Los Angeles Dodgers -1050 to win the World Series
- Joey Logano +340 to win the NASCAR Cup championship
- Ohio State +400 to win the College Football Playoff
- Philadelphia Eagles +1300 to win the Super Bowl
- Edmonton Oilers +800 to win the Stanley Cup
- Oklahoma City Thunder +600 to win the NBA Finals
With the first four legs hitting, the pressure mounts. The Oilers face the Dallas Stars in the NHL Western Conference finals, while the Thunder take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA’s equivalent. If successful, the bettor stands to win $94,358.88 on that crushingly small initial stake.
Parlay Partay
In a separate bold move earlier this year, a Hard Rock Bet customer wagered $40 on a massive 15-leg parlay, which included varied sports like NFL and NCAA basketball. The 14 initial legs succeeded, ending with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander securing the NBA MVP Award, turning the bet into a staggering $18,269.60 payout.
Fast Break
During Game 1 of a recent Western Conference showdown, another bettor turned $100 into $3,500 just moments in, predicting Jaden McDaniels to hit the first basket initially set at long odds.
Big Bets Keep Rolling
Major sports betting interest is now focusing on sizable wagers, particularly one hefty $55,000 bet on the Indiana Pacers to overcome a 4.5-point spread against the New York Knicks.
Yet, remember to approach these bets cautiously. The thrilling world of sports betting requires prudence to ensure enjoyment and mitigate risks.
