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New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Jay-Z places $1 million NBA Finals bet on Thunder and it immediately blows up in his face
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Music Mogul Jay-Z may have gone from rags to riches and back to rags again. The world-renowned artist placed one of the biggest bets of the year Thursday, wagering $1 million at the platform he is invested in, Fanatics Sportsbook, on the Thunder to defeat the Pacers in the NBA Finals in five games (4-1). The $1 million wager would profit $2.3 million if it were to happen, although the likelihood of that occurring now is bleak after Oklahoma City blew a double-digit lead and lost Game 1, 111-110. Jay-Z invested $350 million of his own money into Fanatics in 2021. The Thunder now have to win four straight games to win the NBA Finals in five games, something that Fanatics is still giving rather generous +310 odds to happen. Such an outcome — losing Game 1 then winning the next four — has happened only three times since 1990 and only twice when the home team dropped the first contest. The 1991 Bulls accomplished the feat against the Magic Johnson-led Lakers, while Kobe Bryant and the Lakers did so against the Allen Iverson 76ers in 2001. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and the Thunder have their work cut out for them. NBAE via Getty Images Both champions lost Game 1 at home before rebounding. The feat hasn't happened since the 2012 Miami Heat defeated the Thunder, and has only happened six times in NBA history since 1953. Betting on the NBA? This is all to say, Jay-Z has 99 Problems and the Oklahoma City Thunder could certainly be one. Oklahoma City is currently a massive Game 2 favorite, opening as a massive 11-point favorite. Why Trust New York Post Betting Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt but he has a black belt in MMA betting. During the football season he's showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022.
CBS News
28-03-2025
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- CBS News
Michigan State basketball plays Sweet 16 March Madness 2025 game today. Here's what to know.
The Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team continues its 27th straight NCAA Tournament appearance on Friday when it takes on Ole Miss in a Sweet 16 matchup in the South region. The No. 2 seed Spartans (29-6) face the No. 6 seed Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) in Atlanta, Georgia. The winner will face either No. 5 seed Michigan (27-9) or No. 1 seed Auburn (30-5) Sunday in an Elite 8 game. MSU's streak of 27 consecutive tournament appearances is a Big Ten record and the second-longest active streak in the NCAA. Tipoff for Friday's Sweet 16 game is at 7:09 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. You can watch Friday's game at 7:09 p.m. ET on CBS Detroit. Michigan State is a two-time national champion. It won its first title in 1979 under legendary coach Jud Heathcote and a Magic Johnson-led team. The Spartans won it all again in 2000, with Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson leading the way in a win over Florida. Michigan State also finished as a national runner-up in 2009, when it lost to North Carolina in a championship game played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Spartans have made 38 NCAA Tournament appearances and have the sixth-most Final Four appearances with 10 (1957, 1979, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2019). Michigan State has reached the Sweet 16 on 21 occasions, including in 2023. Michigan State has posted a 75-36 record in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans have advanced past either the First Four or First Round each of the last three years. FanDuel Sportsbook projects Michigan State as a 3.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 143.5. The all-time series is tied at 1-1. The Spartans are led by senior guard Jaden Akins and freshman guard Jase Richardson, who average 12.7 and 11.9 points per game, respectively. Ole Miss has six players averaging double figures a game. The Rebels are paced by senior guard Sean Pedulla with 15.2 points per contest.
CBS News
23-03-2025
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- CBS News
Michigan State basketball plays second March Madness 2025 game today. Here's what to know.
The Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team makes its 27th straight NCAA Tournament appearance on Sunday when it takes on New Mexico in a second-round matchup in the South region. The No. 2 seed Spartans (28-6) face the No. 10 seed New Mexico Lobos (27-7) in Cleveland, Ohio. After holding a slim, five-point lead at the half, MSU cruised to an 87-62 win over Bryant in the first round. Meanwhile, New Mexico handed No. 7 seed Marquette a 75-66 loss Friday night. MSU's streak of 27 consecutive tournament appearances is a Big Ten record and the second-longest active streak in the NCAA. Tip-off for Sunday's second-round game from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, tips off at 8:40 p.m. ET. You can watch Sunday's game at 8:40 p.m. ET on TNT. Michigan State is a two-time national champion. It won its first title in 1979 under legendary coach Jud Heathcote and a Magic Johnson-led team. The Spartans won it all again in 2000, with Mateen Cleeves and Morris Peterson leading the way in a win over Florida. Michigan State also finished as a national runner-up in 2009, when it lost to North Carolina in a championship game played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Spartans have made 38 NCAA Tournament appearances and have the sixth-most Final Four appearances with 10 (1957, 1979, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2019). Michigan State has reached the Sweet 16 on 21 occasions, including in 2023. Michigan State has posted a 74-36 record in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans have advanced past either the First Four or First Round each of the last three years. FanDuel Sportsbook projects Michigan State as a 7.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 147.5. MSU leads the all-time series at 2-0. The Spartans are led by senior guard Jaden Akins and freshman guard Jase Richardson, who average 12.6 and 12.1 points per game, respectively. New Mexico junior guard Donovan Dent leads all scorers with 20.6 points per game.
CBS News
16-03-2025
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- CBS News
No. 2 Michigan State basketball plays No. 15 Bryant in NCAA Tournament. Here's what to know.
The Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team makes its 27th straight NCAA Tournament appearance on Friday when it takes on Bryant in a first-round matchup in the South region. The Spartans (27-6) earned the No. 2 seed and will face the No. 15 seed Bryant (23-11) in Cleveland, Ohio. MSU lost to Wisconsin, 77-74, in Saturday's Big Ten Tournament semifinal. Michigan State's streak of 27 consecutive tournament appearances is a Big Ten record and the current longest-active in the NCAA. How far has Michigan State made it in March Madness? Michigan State is a two-time national champion. It won its first title in 1979 under legendary coach Jud Heathcote and a Magic Johnson-led team. The Spartans won it all again in 2000, with Mateen Cleeves and Morris Peterson leading the way in a win over Florida. Michigan State also finished as a national runner-up in 2009, when it lost to North Carolina in a championship game played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Spartans have made 38 NCAA Tournament appearances and have the sixth-most Final Four appearances with 10 (1957, 1979, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2019). Michigan State has reached the Sweet 16 on 21 occasions, including in 2023. Michigan State has posted a 73-36 record in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans have advanced past either the First Four or First Round each of the last three years.
