FanDuel Massachusetts Promo Code Earns $200 on Any NHL or NBA Matchup Wednesday

Several national telecasts of NHL and NBA spearhead the Wednesday betting board and those seeking to place action can utilize a FanDuel Massachusetts promo code for $200 in bonus bets.

If you're betting in another state outside of Massachusetts, there's the usual $1,000 no-sweat first bet offer available. So  I wager $100 on the Cubs to beat Brewers at +136 odds with my first bet, I would get $100 back in bonus bets if the Cubs lose. A win would give the regular payout.

The Massachusetts $200 offer just requires a $5 or more bet to access the bonus bets. These offers can all be used on any sport or event.

The New York Islanders look to take a step closer to securing a playoff berth against the down-and-out Washington Capitals at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. We'll use this game as an explainer to wagering with bonus bets at FanDuel on Wednesday.

Using FanDuel Bonus Bets: Islanders-Capitals

In terms of how bonus bets work, there's a different avenue we advise readers to take as opposed to their usual betting.

Since these are a second chance and we won’t hold onto the stake once it’s bet, we want the best payout possible. Let’s stick with the riskier plays to avoid juice.

Before using bonus bets, check out the math in our +EV betting guide. This will help in understanding the value you accrue over time by taking higher lines.

What is EV? Think of it in terms of it being what you’d win if you made a bet an infinite amount of times. If you were offered 3-1 odds on a coin toss, you always take it, even if you know that one flip could lose.

But when it comes to EV in the context of sports betting promos, you don’t have an infinite number to claim. You're looking to secure cash in return.

So plus money it is. Let's break down the Islanders-Capitals matchup to select a bet to demonstrate with.

Islanders-Capitals Bonus Bets Preview

As the Islanders pace themselves to claim the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, several bubble teams are scraping up points in their rearview.

New York draws a battered team Capitals team that sits six points out with eight games remaining. The Isles conquered the Devils with a crucial 5-1 victory on Monday and are looking to accelerate out of arm's reach from the pack.

Washington owns both previous meetings against the Island as it took the last 5-1 just a couple of weeks ago. But it's 1-5-1 in its last six and 3-5-2 in its last 10 games.

Goaltending has been an issue for Washington in what will likely be its first playoff emission since 2014. Both Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren have combined for .899 SV% and a 3.08 GAA,

On the other hand, the Islanders best player — and major reason for playoff relevancy — has been Ilya Sorokin, who has made a sturdy case for the Vezina despite Linus Ullmark's nearly perfect season. Sorokin owns 27 wins and a .925 SV% despite a team scoring at the 21st best rate in front of him at 2.99.

In Sorokin's four career games vs. Washington, he has seen a minimum of 30 shots and holds a .908 SV%.

Let's look at the market for Sorkin's Alt Saves, which FanDuel prices 33+ saves at +255 odds.

How Will This Bet Settle?

If I were to place $100 in bonus bets on Sorokin to record 33+ saves at +255 odds, I would either get $255 in real cash back or profit nothing. Remember, you won't keep the stake after wagering, so it's imperative to reach for higher lines.