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Bettor Wins $160K After Betting That Lakers Will Miss Playoffs Before The Season

Following their first-round exit in the 2021 NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers opted in to revamp their roster and assemble a roster with more star power surrounding LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For this reason, the Lakers were able to land former league MVP Russell Westbrook.

The Lakers were projected to be a title-contending team following Westbrook’s arrival. But as we speak, the team is officially out of playoff contention following a 121-110 loss against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

One could even say that this Lakers team has been the most disappointing team in league history, and the stats and pre-season predictions would back this statement up. The Lakers were one of the betting favorites to win the title after all, listed at +400 behind only the Brooklyn Nets at +240. 

One guy however saw it coming and bet $10,000 on the Lakers not making the playoffs at all. The odds at the time the bet was set were +1600, meaning that the bettor now won $160,000.