Report: NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation for insider gambling

by SBC Americas
3 minutes read
Another NBA player found themselves embroiled in controversy related to online gambling.

According to an ESPN report, NBA free agent Mailk Beasley is being investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York for alleged gambling related to NBA games and betting markets. Beasley is being investigated for unusual betting activity during the 2023-24 season when he played for the Milwaukee Bucks. Beasley, a free agent after spending last season with the Detroit Pistons, drew the attention of an operator when his player props received significant betting interest starting in 2024.

Kirk Evans, an industry expert, pointed out unusual betting activity on the under for Beasley’s rebound market before a game between the Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers last January. Beasley finished the contest surpassing his over/under market for rebounds.

Here is the movement I’m referring to. Beasley opened 2.5 rebounds with the under at +118, moved to -256 before being pulled. ..

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