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If you were to bet on the Cincinnati Bengals to win the Super Bowl right now, the odds stand at +2100, meaning a $100 bet would yield a $2,100 profit if they win. However, one bettor on Fanduel Sportsbook managed to create a futures parlay that effectively boosts those odds to an astonishing +83,000. This bettor combined a $25 three-leg futures parlay including Thunder at +227 to win the NBA Finals, Panthers at +907 to clinch the Stanley Cup, and Bengals at +2418 to win the Super Bowl. The combined odds originally totaled +41,500, but Fanduel’s 100% profit boost doubled it to about +83,001. Recently, the first two legs have already come through with Florida defeating Edmonton and Oklahoma City besting Indiana in their respective finals. Now, everything hinges on the Bengals claiming the Super Bowl trophy. A victory would mean turning $25 into more than $20,000.
On the flip side of betting strategies, there are those who wager big to win modest returns. For instance, a Caesars Sportsbook bettor put $5,000 on Cooper Flag securing the No. 1 overall NBA draft pick at long odds, earning just $5 in profit but backing a favorite for the Dallas Mavericks.
In Super Bowl futures, some notable bets have been placed on underdog teams like the New Orleans Saints at +30,000, with bettors risking $90 for a chance at $27,000, even though rookie Tyler Shaw is the leading quarterback. Meanwhile, a Caesars bettor wagered $600 on the Las Vegas Raiders at +9,000 odds, which could result in $54,000 profit if the Raiders pull off the upset.
Larger bets have also paid off quietly. A BetMGM customer from Ohio notably won nearly $9.143 million from an $8 million bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA Finals. Another big wager in Nevada led to a $150,000 profit on the Thunder with a $1.05 million bet just before the finals started.
As always, responsible betting is crucial—many of these big payouts come from bets that are likely lost by others. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Patrick Everson, a Fox Sports Betting Analyst based in Las Vegas, provides insights on these intriguing sports betting stories.
Fan Take: This story highlights the thrilling possibilities within sports betting, especially for NFL fans eyeing the Super Bowl. It underscores how a well-placed parlay or a bold underdog bet can lead to massive payouts, adding an extra layer of excitement and engagement for fans following their favorite teams.
