A DraftKings bettor won more than $1.7 million from a $2,500 parlay that was capped off by the San Antonio Spurs winning the Western Conference Finals.
The four-leg parlay, valued at +68528 odds, contained legs from the Winter Olympics, NCAA Tournament, and NBA Playoffs.
Key Takeaways
- The parlay had a cash-out value of under $300,000 after the Spurs fell behind 3-2 against the Thunder.
- The ticket began in February when the Winter Olympics were still in progress.
- DraftKings believes that the Spurs are NBA champions in waiting.
DraftKings’ $1.7 million parlay was one of the top stories to follow during the conference finals. The +68528 odds translated to a 0.15% implied chance and would pay $686.28 for every $1 wagered.
Two of the four legs — Team USA to win Gold in hockey at Milan-Cortina and Michigan to win the NCAA Tournament — had already cashed before the NBA playoffs began. The Spurs still needed to beat the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Knicks needed to take out the Eastern Conference preseason favorite Cleveland Cavaliers.
The bettor, known as “Parlay Prince,” didn’t face any trouble with the Knicks, who swept the Cavaliers out of the playoffs in short order. That was far from the case in the Western Conference Finals, which went down to the wire in Game 7.
DraftKings provided updates of cash-out values that were offered over the last week as the Spurs and Thunder exchanged blows. The offer dropped as low as $293,273.26 and sat at $612,212.95 heading into the final game.
WE HAVE AN UPDATED CASH OUT OFFER HEADING INTO GAME 7 🚨
— DraftKings Sports (@DKSports) May 29, 2026
The offer stands at $612,212.95 and Parlay Prince is NOT taking it as of now
He's one Spurs win away from $1.7M pic.twitter.com/STEZDrMRPH
Despite the Thunder being favored, the bettor opted not to cash-out or place a hedge bet, making Game 7 a truly all-or-nothing event.
While many online users slammed “Parlay Prince” for their stubbornness, he ended up walking away with the full $1.7 million prize after the Spurs won Game 7, 111-103.
$2500 and a dream turned into $1.7 million 🥹
— DraftKings Sports (@DKSports) May 31, 2026
Take a look back on one of the greatest parlay wins in DK history https://t.co/KACwzekoft pic.twitter.com/xY7vbTlInY
“All you gotta do is believe, and if you believe it, you can achieve it,” Parlay Prince said in a video recorded at the Thunder’s arena after his ticket cashed.
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account“ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS BELIEVE”
— DraftKings Sports (@DKSports) May 31, 2026
Almost everyone told Parlay Prince to cash out and he said I believe 👏
Now, he’s got $1.7M 🥹 pic.twitter.com/ZzsEIi11E5
Tracking NBA Finals odds
Neither the Spurs or Knicks were expected to reach the NBA Finals.
BetMGM valued the Knicks at +2200 in NBA Finals odds when the playoffs began, while sportsbooks agreed the Thunder were at least 2-to-1 favorites to beat the Spurs in the conference finals.
With the Spurs or Knicks soon to be crowned NBA champions, the league is about to experience for the first time an eighth different champion in as many seasons. DraftKings believes the team in waiting is the Spurs, who are -205 (67.2% implied chance) to win the Finals. The Knicks are +170 (37% chance).
For an 8th consecutive season, the NBA will crown a NEW champion 👀 pic.twitter.com/70TBduHJsS
— DraftKings Sports (@DKSports) June 1, 2026
Despite the Spurs being in pole position, the Knicks have and are continuing to make up ground. San Antonio was -225 in hypothetical lookahead lines before Game 7, meaning they lost 2% probability since they were crowned Western Conference champions.
DraftKings’ users are going against the grain. Although series betting splits aren’t publicly available, 59% of tickets and 70% of the handle in the Game 1 moneyline market are on the Knicks. An additional 55% of bets and 53% of the money are on the Knicks at +4.5, according to DraftKings Nation.
Ready for Game 1
This is the second time that the Spurs have met the Knicks in the NBA Finals. The first time occurred in 1999, when Tim Duncan led the franchise to its first title over the only eighth seed ever to reach the championship.
Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns wore a shirt promoting the ‘99 Finals ahead of his first game with the Knicks after he had been traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024. He will now star in the rematch 27 years later.
KAT arrives to his 1st game as a Knick in a 1999 Finals shirt pic.twitter.com/veWVsHfkxz
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) October 6, 2024
DraftKings has the Spurs at -198 moneyline odds (66.4% chance) and the Knicks at +164 (37.9%) in Game 1, which will take place in San Antonio. Both teams are undefeated in Game 1s in the playoffs.
