Bettor Places $900k Wager on Clippers Moneyline vs. Jazz; Would Have Paid $1m

The Los Angeles Clippers were the underdogs in tonight's opening Western Conference Semifinal game against the Utah Jazz, but one bettor had a lot of faith.

BetMGM took a $900,000 bet that would have won $1 million on the Clippers' moneyline (+120). 

Unfortunately, it didn't pay off. The Jazz overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to earn a 112-109 victory after 45 points from Donovan Mitchell and a game-saving block from Rudy Gobert at the buzzer. 

That wasn't the only hefty wager that was dependent on the Clippers this postseason. With Los Angeles facing elimination in Game 7, one bettor on Saturday placed a $35,000 bet on the Clippers to not only defeat the Dallas Mavericks but also win the NBA title. 

That slip is still alive and would pay out $210,000. 

Here's hoping both belong to the same person.