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Patrick Everson
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
Each week of the NFL season, it’s certainly interesting and entertaining to recount big parlay wins. Turning a little into a lot is cause for celebration.
But when someone puts up a million dollars of their own cash, that has to take precedence over a $20 parlay.
The NFL Week 12 odds market saw a seven-figure play, for the Sunday night showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams.
More on that massive bet, notable parlays, unique wins and other major wagers — winners and losers alike — as we recap NFL Week 12 and college football Week 13 betting.
To Live And Die With L.A.
Shortly before the Eagles-Rams game kicked off, Caesars Sports noted that it took a $1 million bet on Los Angeles +3 (-120).
The customer just needed the short home underdog Rams to keep things close against the Eagles. As long as the Rams lost by fewer than 3, or better yet just won the game, the bettor would profit a hefty $833,333.33, for a total payout of $1,833,333.33.
Unfortunately, Saquon Barkley had other ideas. The Eagles’ running back went off for 255 rushing yards, including touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards, and Philly posted a 37-20 road victory.
So the million-dollar bet was merely a large donation to the house.
Parlay Partay
Now then, back to our originally scheduled program of checking in on who turned a little into a lot in Week 12 NFL odds. At the top of the board this week: a $3, five-leg anytime touchdown parlay at FanDuel Sportsbook:
Add it all up, and you have odds of +186524. Or in easier-to-digest form, a little more than 1865/1.
All five players found the end zone, so the bettor turned a profit of $5,595.72. That is tremendous ROI on a $3 bet.
Thanks to mobile apps and in-game wagering, betting opportunities are practically limitless. A FanDuel customer proved that with a two-leg parlay of specific players — Seahawks wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba…
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Publish date : 2024-11-25 16:49:00
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