Big Bets Report: Bettor Loses Chance at $500k After Shocking Duke Loss
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As UConn and Duke took the floor Sunday in the East Region final, the Huskies were in the range of +180 moneyline underdogs on the March Madness oddsboard. Late in the first half, down 19 points, UConn was 10 times that — a +1800 underdog to pull the outright upset. In other words, it was quite unlikely. But if you had a hundred bucks burning a hole in your pocket, well, maybe take a shot. That was apparently the mindset of one Fanatics Sportsbook customer. More on that shocking winner, a couple of corresponding, heartbreaking Duke losing bets, along with other notable parlays and major wagers, as we recap the weekend that was in NCAA Tournament betting. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Big Dogs Sure, big bets and big payouts get the most attention. There’s something about living vicariously through wagers most of us could never dare to make. But relatable bets are underrated, especially when they win. Like the $120 the Fanatics bettor wagered on UConn +1800 in-game moneyline, while getting smoked by Duke in the first half. It took the entire second half for the Huskies to dig out of that once 19-point hole, literally up until the final second. But they did so. Trailing 72-70 as the final seconds ticked away, UConn forced a turnover near mid-court. Then Braylon Mullins knocked down a long 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left, giving the Huskies a 73-72 victory to cap an unbelievable comeback. The bettor got an hour or so of absolute theater and an exhilarating finish, while turning that $120 into $2,280. That’s entertainment. Parlay Pity Nearly a year ago, ahead of the 2025 Masters, a FanDuel Sportsbook customer put $50 on a three-leg futures parlay. The bettor tied the prestigious golf tournament to the World Series and March Madness. Add up those odds, and you’ve got a healthy +26080, or just shy of 261/1. Rory McIlroy got
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