Drake bets $210K on Lamar Jackson and Ravens in Wild Card showdown against Steelers

Drake places a $210K parlay bet on Lamar Jackson scoring a touchdown and Ravens defeating Steelers in playoffs.

Rapper Drake is once again making headlines with his high-stakes bets, this time placing a $210,000 wager on the Baltimore Ravens to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Wild Card playoff game on January 13, 2025. The parlay bet, which would pay out $630,000, relies on Lamar Jackson scoring a touchdown and the Ravens securing a victory. Drake revealed the bet in an Instagram post, expressing his confidence in both Jackson and the Ravens’ chances.

This isn’t Drake’s first foray into significant sports betting. The 38-year-old has become well-known for placing large wagers on various events, including a $355,000 bet on Mike Tyson to defeat Jake Paul in their November 2024 fight. However, Drake’s recent betting record has been less than fortunate—Paul won the fight by unanimous decision, and his bets on the 2024 Copa América and NBA Finals both ended in losses.

Given Jackson’s standout performance in the 2024 regular season, it's no surprise that Drake is backing the Ravens' star quarterback. Jackson, a front-runner for the 2024 MVP award, threw for 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns, adding 915 rushing yards to his already impressive resume. His stellar season has made him a key player in this Wild Card matchup.

The Ravens and Steelers faced off twice in the regular season, splitting the series with Pittsburgh winning 18-16 in Week 11, and Baltimore bouncing back with a dominant 34-17 win in Week 16. With both teams in strong form, Saturday’s Wild Card clash promises to be a thrilling rematch, with Drake’s bet adding an extra layer of intrigue to the game.