The Biggest Upsets in Sports Betting History

Sports betting has been a beloved pastime for many years, with fans wagering on game outcomes and individual players. Nevertheless, there have been several remarkable upsets that have astonished the world of sports betting. Get ready to be amazed as we explore some of the biggest and most surprising upsets in the history of sports betting!

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The 1973 Belmont Stakes

In 1973, Secretariat was the odds-on favorite to win the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown. However, with odds of 25-1, a horse named Onion managed to beat Secretariat and win the race. This upset is considered one of the greatest in horse racing history.

The Miracle on Ice

In 1980, the US men’s hockey team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in sports history when they defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team at the Winter Olympics. The US team, made up of amateur players, had odds of 1,000-1 to win the gold medal, but they managed to beat the Soviet team 4-3 in what is now known as the Miracle on Ice.

Leicester City's Premier League Win

In the 2015-2016 Premier League season, Leicester City, a team with odds of 5,000-1 to win the league at the start of the season, shocked the soccer world by defying the odds and claiming the title. This surprising victory saw Leicester City triumph over more established teams such as Manchester United and Chelsea.

Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson

In 1990, Mike Tyson was considered unbeatable in the boxing world. He had a record of 37-0 and was the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion. However, in a shocking upset, Buster Douglas, with odds of 42-1, managed to knock out Tyson in the 10th round of their fight.

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The 2016 US Presidential Election

The 2016 US presidential election was a major shock when Donald Trump, with 25-1 odds, defeated Hillary Clinton to become the 45th President of the United States.

Appalachian State vs. Michigan

In 2007, the Appalachian State Mountaineers, a team from a small school in North Carolina, faced off against the heavily favored Michigan Wolverines in college football. With odds of 33-1, the Mountaineers managed to upset the Wolverines 34-32 in what is now known as one of the greatest upsets in college football history.

Liverpool's Champions League Comeback

In the 2018-2019 Champions League semifinals, Liverpool found themselves down 3-0 to Barcelona after the first leg. However, in a stunning comeback, Liverpool managed to win the second leg 4-0 and advance to the finals. This upset was even more impressive because Liverpool was missing key players due to injury.

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