2025 Massive Bets report: Bettor turns $200 into $290k on 6-leg parlay

Patrick Everson

FOX Sports activities Betting Analyst

The massive story these days round betting on NBA playoff odds is the unparalleled success of second-round underdogs — not simply overlaying the purpose unfold, however successful video games outright.

Underdogs went 6-0 straight up (SU) and in opposition to the unfold (ATS) within the first six video games of the second spherical. That included the Indiana Pacers going 2-0 on the street in opposition to Cleveland, and much more stunningly, the New York Knicks doing likewise in opposition to the defending champion Boston Celtics.

For bettors unfazed by firing on ‘canines, it was profitable.

Learn on for extra on a pair enjoyable parlay payouts, together with different notable bets, distinctive wins and main wagers — winners and losers alike — tied to NBA playoffs betting.

Each ‘Canine Has Its Day

A FanDuel Sportsbook buyer needed to see how far $2 might go within the NBA playoffs. So the bettor positioned a four-team moneyline parlay on:

Nuggets +700 vs. Thunder in Sport 1Pacers +320 vs. Cavaliers in Sport 2Warriors +245 vs. Timberwolves in Sport 1Knicks +385 vs. Celtics in Sport 2

An Aaron Gordon final-second 3-pointer gave Denver a 121-119 victory. Then Tyrese Haliburton clinched leg 2 of that parlay, additionally on a final-seconds 3-pointer, as Indiana beat Cleveland 120-119.

Golden State noticed Steph Curry (hamstring) exit within the first half of Sport 1 vs. Minnesota. However the Warriors went on to a 99-88 upset victory. And New York, for the second straight sport vs. Boston, rallied from a 20-point second-half deficit for a stunning 91-90 win.

Add these all up, and also you’ve obtained odds of +56121 — or, in easier-to-digest phrases, about 561/1. So two bucks grew to become $1,124. It’s not an eye-popping five- or six-figure payout, however you’ll be able to’t argue with that type of ROI.

Equally, one other FanDuel buyer put collectively this four-leg moneyline parlay:

Knicks +300 vs. Celtics in Sport 1Nuggets +380 vs. Thunder in Sport 1Pacers +340 vs. Cavs in Sport 2Warriors +245 vs. T-Wolves in Sport 1

These odds added as much as +20945 (about 290/1). The great thing about this wager? The shopper used a $2 bonus wager. So it was a free trip that become $580.91.

One other Parlay Partay

One other FanDuel Sportsbook buyer blended up some MLB, NHL and NBA for an enormous six-figure win. On Monday, the bettor put $200 on the next six-leg moneyline parlay:

Odds on that parlay had been a hefty +72599, or about 726/1. However the bettor additionally utilized a profit-boost provide, doubling the chances to an enormous +145216, or about 1,452/1.

All six legs delivered, together with the Knicks with their 20-point comeback and the Nuggets with their buzzer-beater. So the bettor pocketed an enormous revenue of $290,432 (whole payout $290,632).

That’s a life-changing $200 wager.

Busted by Boston

In Sport 1 of the Knicks-Celtics sequence. Boston was an 8.5-point residence favourite. That translated to -310 on the moneyline, so oddsmakers had been solidly within the Celtics’ nook to no less than win the sport.

However as alluded to above, Boston blew a 20-point lead and misplaced 108-105 in extra time. Nonetheless, absolutely there was no likelihood the Celtics would go 0-2 at residence to open the sequence, proper?

One DraftKings buyer definitely felt that approach. The Celtics had been even greater moneyline favorites in Sport 2, at -520, and the bettor put $75,000 on Boston, to doubtlessly revenue $14,423 (whole payout $89,423).

And everyone knows what occurred. Boston blew one other 20-point lead and misplaced 91-90. The slimmest of margins was the distinction between a $14,423 win and a $75,000 loss.

Save-The-Day Parlay

Fanatics Sportsbook is gaining a following through its Honest Play coverage. Initially instituted throughout this NBA common season, the coverage allowed for refunds on participant prop bets if mentioned participant exited the sport within the first quarter.

The coverage additionally prolonged to parlays that included participant props. For instance, in the event you had a four-leg parlay that included a participant prop, and that participant obtained harm within the first quarter and didn’t return, then the parlay would drop to a few legs, slightly than being graded as a loser.

For the postseason, Fanatics expanded the coverage to incorporate the whole first half. And it paid out enormous in Tuesday’s Sport 1 between the Warriors and Timberwolves.

On Tuesday, a Fanatics buyer put collectively a Champions League soccer/NBA playoffs four-leg parlay. It was a large wager of $5,000 on:

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal Over 2.5 photographs on track vs. Inter MilanBarcelona vs. Inter Milan taking part in to a attract 90 minutes plus damage timeWarriors moneyline vs. TimberwolvesSteph Curry 28+ factors vs. Timberwolves

In a wild Barcelona-Inter Milan semifinal showdown, the 2 groups performed to a 3-3 attract 90 minutes plus damage time. Inter Milan went on to win 4-3 in extra time, and Barca’s Yamal went Over on photographs on track.

Nonetheless, within the Warriors’ 99-88 Sport 1 upset of the T-Wolves, Curry left 4 minutes into the second quarter. Curry already had 13 factors, however wouldn’t return.

With Fanatics’ Honest Play rule, although, that leg of the parlay was eliminated. Granted, so too had been the long-shot odds of +9240 (about 92/1). However the remaining three legs nonetheless paid out at about 44/1.

So the bettor profited $219,773.09, for a complete payout of $224,773.09. Fairly a save on a soccer/hoops parlay.

I Like Massive Bets and I Can’t Lie

NBA playoff odds have drawn an assortment of main wagers over the previous week or so. As famous above, a Celtics backer took a $75,000 beating on Sport 2 vs. the Knicks.

A bigger main wager is on the road tonight, at Caesars Sportsbook: $200,000 on Cavaliers moneyline -145 in Sport 3 vs. the Pacers. Cleveland, stunningly already down 2-0 within the sequence, is determined for a win at Indiana.

If the Cavs get there, then the bettor earnings $137,931 (whole payout $337,931). Nevertheless it’ll take a favourite beating again that underdog pattern. As famous above, the ‘canines began out the second spherical 6-0 SU and ATS and are nonetheless 6-2 SU and ATS.

One other notable massive wager at Caesars:

$105,000 Timberwolves -10.5 (-105) vs. Warriors in Sport 2. Minnesota rolled 117-93, and the bettor profited $100,000 (whole payout $205,000).

As all the time, take into account that these massive bets are sometimes made by high-roller prospects who can take in such a loss. Common Joes and Janes such as you and me can’t.

And as for these parlays? Effectively, as they are saying: Parlays are a bookmakers’ greatest buddy.

So preserve it affordable. By no means wager greater than you’ll be able to afford to lose.

Patrick Everson is a sports activities betting analyst for FOX Sports activities and senior reporter for VegasInsider.com. He’s a distinguished journalist within the nationwide sports activities betting area. He’s primarily based in Las Vegas, the place he enjoys {golfing} in 110-degree warmth. Observe him on X: @PatrickE_Vegas.

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