Posted on: December 31, 2024, 06:13h.
Last updated on: December 31, 2024, 06:14h.
Always fun to get a run down from one of the major sportsbook operators on where bettors’ money is going.
Flutter Entertainment (FanDuel) MGM Resorts and DraftKings are the big sports betting companies, and it was DraftKings that yesterday sent out a summary of what sports and athletes led the charge with its end of year 2024 report.
Here’s a taste:
Most Bet Teams
Handle
- New York Yankees
- Kansas City Chiefs
- L.A. Dodgers
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia Phillies
Bets
- New York Yankees
- L.A. Dodgers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Detroit Lions
Most Bet Athletes
Handle
- Scottie Scheffler
- Travis Kelce
- Josh Allen
- Derrick Henry
- Christian McCaffrey
Bets
- Derrick Henry
- Saquon Barkley
- Travis Kelce
- Josh Allen
- Ja’Marr Chase
Most Bet Leagues
Handle
- NFL
- MLB
- NBA
- College basketball (M)
- College football
Bets
- NFL
- MLB
- NBA
- College basketball (M)
- College football
Most Bet Sports
Handle
- Basketball
- Football
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Soccer
Bets
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Most Bet Games
Handle
- San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs (2/11)
- Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (1/28)
- KC Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens (1/28)
- KC Chiefs at Buffalo Bills (1/21)
- Baltimore Ravens at KC Chiefs (9/5)
Bets
- 49ers at Chiefs (2/11)
- NY Jets at San Francisco 49ers (9/9)
- Baltimore Ravens at Chiefs (9/5)
- L.A. Rams at Detroit Lions (9/8)
- Detroit Lions at 49ers (1/28)
2024 All-Moneymaker Team NBA
- Jalen Green, guard
- James Harden, guard
- LeBron James, forward
- Lauri Markkanen, forward
- Chet Holmgren, center
- Stephen Curry, 6th man
2024 All-Moneymaker Team NHL
- Auston Matthews, center
- Mikko Rantanen, wing
- William Nylander, wing
- Cale Makar, defense
- Quinn Hughes, defense
2024 All-Moneymaker Team NFL
- Joe Burrow, QB
- Saquon Barkley, RB1
- Derrick Henry, RB2
- Ja’Marr Chase, WR1
- Allen Lazard, WR2
- David Njoku, TE
- Denver Broncos D/ST
- Harrison Butler, K
The biggest parlay winner: $5 7-leg parlay, with a Cal Raleigh home run (+360), Vinnie Pasquantino home run (+425), Bryce Harper home run (+380), Elly De La Cruz home run (+425), Austin Riley home run (+320), Jose Ramirez home run (+450), and Rafael Devers home run (+275) for a $263,591.21 payout.