The player who claims to be the hottest on the planet chooses the Oilers to win the NHL championship.
- Portnoy looks to extend his incredible winning streak by placing a whopping $150,000 bet on Connor McDavid and Co. to win the Cup this year at +700 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The bet would pay him $1.2 million if the Oilers could win their first title of the McDavid era.
Portnoy earned $5.4 million in 2024 on several futures bets on some of the biggest sporting events of the year.
The Barstool Sports founder opened 2024 with a $1.5 million win on New Year’s Day after the Michigan Wolverines beat the Alabama Crimson Tide and The Washington Huskies beat the Texas Longhorns to advance to the national championship game.
In February, Portnoy earned another half a million dollars when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in the Super Bowl.
Earlier this month, Portnoy had an unforgettable betting week, winning $2.1 million from UConn’s national championship win and another $1.35 million a few days later from Scottie’s win Scheffler at the Masters, taking home a total of $3.45 million.
“Guys, I don’t think people realize what we’re witnessing,” Portnoy wrote on X after Scheffler won the green jacket. “To join as the world’s #1 and hottest player on the planet. Have a target on your forehead and still win easily? We may never see a four-month period like this again.
The Oilers are tied with the Panthers and Avalanche for the second-best Stanley Cup odds at DraftKings behind the Hurricanes (+650) in a wide-open title race.
They will begin their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings at 10 p.m. In Edmonton on Monday.