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Since entering the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has brought a seismic shift not only in fan engagement but in Sports Betting
behavior across the women’s basketball scene. Her transition from collegiate superstar to professional phenom has
ignited a surge in betting interest that rivals—and in some ways surpasses—that of some of the biggest names in professional sports.
As Clark suits up for the Indiana Fever, her presence alone is reshaping sportsbook trends. According to data from
Hard Rock Bet, WNBA games featuring Clark generate a staggering 40% more in total betting handle compared to
league averages. Even more telling is the increase in the number of wagers: games with Clark on the floor attract
28.6% more bets than those without her.
Even in the games where she’s absent, Clark’s influence doesn’t entirely fade. Fever matchups still pull in
32% more handle and 17.4% more bets than the league norm, highlighting how her fame continues to draw attention—
even from the sidelines.
Prop Bets and Player Popularity: Clark Outpaces Sports Icons
Player props have become a staple of modern sports wagering, and Clark has quickly become a fan favorite i
n this category. When she plays, 18.4% of all bets on the game center on her props—dwarfing similar figures for well-
established stars across other sports.
To put this into perspective: NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes saw just 8.4% of wagers in his games focused
on his props during the final stretch of the 2024 season. MLB standout Aaron Judge, despite leading the league in
batting average and ranking among the top in home runs and RBIs, drew 11.2% of betting attention in Yankees games.
LeBron James and newly crowned NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander registered 12.7% and 14.5% prop shares, respectively.
Clark’s 18.4% prop action stands out as a remarkable benchmark, especially considering she’s a WNBA rookie.
Since entering the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has brought a seismic shift not only in fan engagement but in Sports Betting
behavior across the women’s basketball scene. Her transition from collegiate superstar to professional phenom has
ignited a surge in betting interest that rivals—and in some ways surpasses—that of some of the biggest names in professional sports.
As Clark suits up for the Indiana Fever, her presence alone is reshaping sportsbook trends. According to data from
Hard Rock Bet, WNBA games featuring Clark generate a staggering 40% more in total betting handle compared to
league averages. Even more telling is the increase in the number of wagers: games with Clark on the floor attract
28.6% more bets than those without her.
Even in the games where she’s absent, Clark’s influence doesn’t entirely fade. Fever matchups still pull in
32% more handle and 17.4% more bets than the league norm, highlighting how her fame continues to draw attention—
even from the sidelines.
Prop Bets and Player Popularity: Clark Outpaces Sports Icons
Player props have become a staple of modern sports wagering, and Clark has quickly become a fan favorite i
n this category. When she plays, 18.4% of all bets on the game center on her props—dwarfing similar figures for well-
established stars across other sports.
To put this into perspective: NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes saw just 8.4% of wagers in his games focused
on his props during the final stretch of the 2024 season. MLB standout Aaron Judge, despite leading the league in
batting average and ranking among the top in home runs and RBIs, drew 11.2% of betting attention in Yankees games.
LeBron James and newly crowned NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander registered 12.7% and 14.5% prop shares, respectively.
Clark’s 18.4% prop action stands out as a remarkable benchmark, especially considering she’s a WNBA rookie.
