Dave Portnoy’s pick to win the Stanley Cup has been confirmed.
The self-proclaimed hottest gambler on the planet chose the Oilers to win it all in the NHL.
Portnoy hopes to extend his incredible winning streak by betting a whopping $150,000 on Connor McDavid and others to win this year’s Cup at +700 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook There is.
The bet would earn him $1.2 million if the Oilers win the first title of the McDavid era.
In 2024, Portnoy won $5.4 million in futures bets on some of the year’s biggest sporting events.
Barstool Sports founder received a total of $1.5 million on New Year’s Day after the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Washington Huskies defeated the Texas Longhorns to advance to the national championship game. The season opened in 2024.
In February, Portnoy earned another $500,000 when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in the Super Bowl.
Earlier this month, Portnoy had the betting week of the ages, winning $2.1 million for UConn’s national championship win, and a few days later won another $1.35 million for Scotty Scheffler’s win at the Masters, for a total of $3.45 million. brought in dollars.
“Guys, I don’t think people understand what we are witnessing,” Portnoy wrote to X after Scheffler won the green jacket. “Join #themasters as the world’s #1 and hottest gambler on the planet. How to win easily even with an eyeball on your forehead? You may never see a four-month stretch like this again. #EpresteAllKnowing”
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The Oilers are tied with the Panthers and Avalanche for second place in Stanley Cup odds on DraftKings behind the Hurricanes (+650).
They kick off their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings in Edmonton on Monday at 10 p.m. ET.
