New NBA Betting Controversy: Jontay Porter Investigation

• Jontay Porter is under investigation by the NBA and sports betting regulators for outcomes surrounding his play props on January 26 and March 20 of the current season.
• Bets on Porter’s unders were the most popular props bet on at DraftKings both those nights and they all hit because he left the games after less than five minutes due to injury or illness.

TORONTO – The latest legal sports betting controversy is centered around Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter.

Porter and his player props at legal sports betting sites are under investigation by the NBA, specifically for his performances on January 26 and March 20 of this season.

January 26 – The First Game the NBA Notices Betting Irregularities for Jontay Porter

On January 26 the Raptors were set to play the Los Angeles Clippers. Some of the most bet props at DraftKings that night were on Porter to go under on his totals for points (5.5), rebounds (4.5), and assists (1.5). The single most bet on player prop at DraftKings for the entire NBA on that slate was the under of Porter’s threes made, which was set at 0.5.

In that Clippers versus Raptors contest Porter would exit early after reaggravating an eye injury after just four minutes of playing time. In those four minutes, Porter would not score any points, record three rebounds, and have only one assist. He attempted zero three-pointers. All of his props went under, which meant the most heavily bet props at DraftKings were all successful for bettors.

March 20 – Most Recent Betting Scandal for Jontay Porter

When the Toronto Raptors played the Sacramento Kings last Wednesday, March 20, DraftKings Sportsbook reported again that Jontay Porter unders were the most profitable bets made by those who use the site.

Porter had prop betting lines set at 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. He would once again leave the game early before going over any of his props, this time after playing less than three minutes due to illness. Jontay attempted one shot and secured two rebounds before exiting the contest, which meant all of his prop bet unders at NBA betting sites were successful again.

Where Does The Investigation Go From Here?

At this point, it is unclear what the next step in the Jontay Porter sports betting investigation is.

The NBA will continue to work in conjunction with regulatory authorities and possibly government authorities to determine if Porter was paid to go under his player props and by whom.

If the NBA finds that Jontay Porter violated any betting rules or laws, the league has the ability to fine, suspend, or issue an indefinite suspension on the Toronto Raptors player.

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