The same bet at pregame odds would have netted less than half as much, according to Fox Sports.
The hit
A Caesars Sports customer waited until the Chiefs fell behind 7-0 to the Raiders before staking $1.2m on Kansas City’s in-game moneyline at -120, according to Fox Sports. The Chiefs won 30-27, turning the bet into a $1m profit for a $2.2m total payout. Fox Sports says it was the biggest bet on either NFL week 4 or college football week 5 odds.
Why it matters
The bettor’s patience paid off. Taking the in-game price instead of the pregame line more than doubled the potential return. The same stake at the pregame price of -235 would have netted less than half the $1m profit, according to Fox Sports. It shows how live-betting markets can reward bettors willing to wait out an early scare.
The record
| Pregame Chiefs moneyline | -235 (Fox Sports) |
|---|---|
| In-game Chiefs moneyline after Raiders’ 7-0 lead | -120 (Fox Sports) |
| Bet staked on Chiefs in-game moneyline | $1.2m (Caesars Sports customer, per Fox Sports) |
| Final score | Chiefs 30-27 Raiders (Fox Sports) |
| Total payout | $2.2m, including $1m profit (Fox Sports) |
| Hypothetical pregame profit | $425,532 (Fox Sports) |
What happens next
Fox Sports’ Big Bets Report tracks further NFL & college football wagers & payouts.
Sources: Big Bets Report: Bettor’s In-Game Chiefs Wager Cashes In For $2.2 Million
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