2025 Big Bets report: Despite wait, Sanders-to-Browns bettors cash in

The NBA and NHL playoffs are well underway. And the MLB season is through its first month. 

But make no mistake: This past week, NFL Draft odds were easily the most-talked-about topic in the sports betting universe.

Specifically, any NFL Draft prop bets tied to Shedeur Sanders. And more specifically, the prop of which team would draft the Colorado quarterback.

More on that market, along with other notable bets, unique wins and major wagers — winners and losers alike — over the past week or so.

Cleveland Comes Calling

The Cleveland Browns were actually among the favorites to select Sanders in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft. So too were the New Orleans Saints and, as the first round arrived, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Then Round 1 came and went Thursday, with no team calling Sanders’ name. Ditto for Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday night.

By the time Saturday’s Round 4 arrived, DraftKings Sportsbook had Cleveland a longer shot as Sanders’ landing spot. The Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders were the favorites at +190 and +350, respectively. Those two were among a dozen teams ahead of Cleveland on the oddsboard.

So if you jumped on the Browns +3000, well, claim your prize. Cleveland drafted Sanders with the sixth pick in the fifth round, 144th overall, ending the long national nightmare.

A $100 bet on Sanders to the Browns prior to Round 4 would’ve profited $3,000. Here’s hoping someone had it.

Earlier this week, a DraftKings customer put $500 at +500 on Cleveland to select Sanders. It took a lot longer to cash out than that bettor likely expected, but it’s hard to complain about $2,500 in profit (total payout $3,000).

If you missed the NFL Draft boat on Sanders odds, then maybe you’ll want a piece of this: FanDuel Sportsbook