According to reports, the NBA is currently investigating potential betting anomalies related to Jontay Porter, a player for the Toronto Raptors. Despite being inactive for the team’s last two games due to personal reasons, there have been two instances where DraftKings Sportsbook flagged prop bets involving Porter in their daily betting insights.
On January 26, users betting the under on Porter’s three-pointers were the biggest moneymakers for NBA player prop betting. On March 20, Porter prop bettors were also the biggest winners for that day’s NBA betting. In both instances, Porter exited the game early.
Despite averaging close to 14 minutes of playing time per game, Porter only played four minutes on January 26 and did not attempt a three-pointer before leaving the game due to a reaggravation of a previous eye injury. On March 20, he played only three minutes and scored zero points before leaving due to illness.
A spokesperson from DraftKings declined to comment on the situation but emphasized that legal and regulated sports betting helps identify and report suspicious activity to protect the integrity of sports. The NBA has not yet released any official statement regarding this investigation.
