Sports bettors are raking in the cash by backing NBA superstar LeBron James to score at least 10 points whenever he plays. He has hit this target in every game since 2007.
FanDuel actually noticed the trend and stopped offering this bet type
According to ESPN, sportsbooks regularly handle six-figures worth of wagers on yes/no scoring markets for the Los Angeles Lakers star. FanDuel actually noticed the trend and stopped offering this bet type on a per-game basis, which has resulted in people moving over to sweepstakes sites to get in on the action.
One particular bettor has gone viral on social media for placing substantial money on the high-risk low-reward bets. In one particular wager, Foazn staked $10,125 at odds of -1800 to make just $562.50 in profit:
Not everyone thinks LeBron will continue his streak, as he already holds the record and is well into the latter stages of his career, leading to more management of his minutes. Some bettors take the opposite side of the action believing that the aging Ohio native will eventually get injured early in a game and miss the scoring target.
Despite the odds for James scoring at least ten points in a game hitting -7000 in some places, bettors continue to get in on the action.