
In the world of sports betting, there are wild bets, there are bold bets, and then thereās El PresāBarstool Sports founder Dave Portnoyādropping $350,000 on Caitlin Clark to notch a triple-double in a WNBA game.
Yes, you read that right. $350K. On a triple-double. š¤
The sports media world was already buzzing about Caitlin Clarkās highly anticipated rookie season. Coming off a legendary college career at Iowa, she entered the WNBA as the No. 1 overall pick with more hype than any player in recent memory. Known for her deep threes, flashy passes, and fiery competitiveness, Clark had already become a household name before she even suited up for the Indiana Fever.
But El Pres took things to a whole different level.
With the cameras rolling, Portnoy made the bet public: $350,000 on Clark to record a triple-double. Thatās points, assists, and rebounds in double digitsāa stat line thatās rare even for seasoned pros in the W. For a rookie to pull it off? Thatās a tall order. But if anyone has the flair for the dramatic, itās Caitlin Clark.
Why would Portnoy make such a massive wager? Well, anyone familiar with the Barstool founder knows heās not exactly risk-averse. He thrives on chaos, headlines, and big-money bets. This one checks all the boxes. But beyond the spectacle, there’s a beliefāhowever outrageousāthat Caitlin Clark is capable of doing something extraordinary, even early in her WNBA career.
And honestly, heās not wrong.
Clarkās game has always screamed stat sheet stuffer. In college, she averaged over 27 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds per game. She was a walking highlight reel and a triple-double threat every night. While the WNBA is a different levelāstronger, faster, smarterāthe instincts and skill set are still there. And unlike some rookies who need time to find their place, Clark has been handed the keys to the Feverās offense from day one. The ball is in her hands, the spotlight is on, and the green light is neon.

Still, the odds are steep. Triple-doubles in the WNBA arenāt common. In fact, only a handful of players have ever recorded more than one in a season. The Wās shorter game length (40 minutes) and generally lower pace compared to the NBA make it even tougher. And letās not forget: Clark is still adjusting to new teammates, new defensive schemes, and a far more physical brand of basketball.
But thatās what makes the bet so fascinating. Portnoy isnāt betting safeāheās betting on a moment. Heās betting on the narrative, the history, the potential of a player who has already broken barriers in womenās basketball. And if she pulls it off?
Well, that $350K could turn into a serious paydayāand an all-time viral moment.
Even more important, a triple-double from Clark this early in her career would be symbolic. It would mean that the WNBA isnāt just welcoming a starāitās witnessing a generational talent announce herself in a way only Caitlin Clark can. Itās not just about the stats. Itās about the statement.
Whether Portnoy cashes in or not, this bet has already achieved one goal: it got people talking. Fans, media, and even casual sports observers are now tuning in, watching Fever games, tracking Clarkās rebounds and assists like itās Game 7 of the Finals. And thatās the magic of a moment like this. One massive bet turns into millions of eyes on the league, on womenās sports, and on a rookie phenom trying to make history.
So⦠will Caitlin Clark deliver?
The stakes are high. The pressure is real. And El Pres is all-in.
One thingās for sure: when Caitlin Clark grabs her 10th rebound or dishes her 10th assist, youāll hear the roarāand the sound of $350,000 flipping from risk to reward.
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