2023 NBA Draft Odds, Picks & Predictions: First Three Picks Exact Order
The NBA Draft is this Thursday, and Victor Wembenyama is guaranteed to go first overall. While there is no way the Spurs don't take Wembenyama, there is also no reason to bet on him to be the first pick. At DraftKings, the current odds for this to happen are -20000 (at FanDuel, he's -50000). That means you'd have to bet $20,000 or $50,000 to win $100. This is a lock, but is it really worth that kind of risk?
So, when looking at both likelihood and value, what are the best bets for the 2023 NBA Draft? Below are our top three picks.
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Best 2023 NBA Draft Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook
First Three Picks Exact Order: Wembenyama, Miller, Henderson (+115)
We all know Wembenyama is going No. 1 overall, so that gives part of this bet already. Scoot Henderson and Bradon Miller will be the next two players picked, it's just a matter of what order the two players go in.
The Charlotte Hornets own the second pick, but will they be the team making the pick when the time comes? With the pieces they currently have, Brandon Miller makes more sense for them. But if they end up getting a solid trade offer, it's hard to imagine them passing up a proven NBA star for an unknown.
The New Orleans Pelicans are reported as the team with the most interest in trading into the top three to get Henderson. But will they make that trade with the Hornets, or will they try to make it with the Blazers in hopes that the Hornets take Miller anyway?
There are a lot of what-ifs going into the second and third picks, but I'm going to say that the Hornets stick with their spot, take Miller, and then no matter what team picks third, they take Henderson. This a slight underdog play, so the price is better than even money. It feels like there are a lot of scenarios in play for picks two and three, but this is what we like best.
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