The NBA is currently investigating betting anomalies related to Jontay Porter, a player for the Toronto Raptors. League spokesperson Tim Frank told CNN that prop bets concerning Porter are being looked into. According to reports, two specific games involved prop bets concerning Porter that were flagged by DraftKings Sportsbook in its daily betting insights.
On January 26, users betting the under on Porter’s three-pointers were the biggest money-makers for NBA player prop betting that day. Similarly, on March 20, Porter prop bettors were also the biggest winners of the day in NBA betting. In both cases, Porter exited the game early.
Porter usually plays nearly 14 minutes per game but only logged four minutes on January 26 without attempting a three-pointer due to a reaggravation of an eye injury. On March 20, he played just three minutes and scored zero points before leaving the game due to illness.
A spokesperson for DraftKings declined to comment on the situation, highlighting the importance of legal and regulated sports betting in identifying and reporting suspicious activity to protect the integrity of the sport. The Raptors have declined to comment on the situation, and Porter’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
