Bad beat
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A bad beat is a wager that appears to be a certain win but ends up losing. It is most frequently used to describe a team blowing a large lead, or a series of improbable last-minute scores that affect the spread or total.
Famous bad beats
Throughout history bad beats have been at the root of some of the most memorable gambling moments. Here is a collection of some infamous examples throughout history.
2012 Belk Bowl
Teams: Duke Blue Devils vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
Bad beat: Duke Blue Devils +9.5
Boxscore:
Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Total | |
Cincinatti | 3 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 48 | |
Duke | 16 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 34 |