With less than 24 hours until the 2018 NBA Draft, there is plenty to discuss. There doesn’t appear to be too much drama when it comes to the No. 1 overall pick but uncertainty rules the day with the Sacramento Kings (No. 2) and Atlanta Hawks (No. 3), leaving a myriad of scenarios on the table to produce fireworks.
Die-hards will certainly pay close attention to the proceedings at Barclay Center on June 21 but, in today’s sports environment, it is sometimes intriguing to be able to place a few hard-earned jelly beans on the festivities. The NBA Draft is no different and the good folks at Bovada.lv have released some interesting ways for patrons to wager on the draft results this season.
For starters, you can bet on the outcome of the No. 1 pick but, as noted above, the odds are definitely leaning in one specific direction and that is with Arizona big man Deandre Ayton.
- DeAndre Ayton 1/25
- Luka Doncic 15/1
- Marvin Bagley III 22/1
- Mohamed Bamba 33/1
- Jaren Jackson Jr. 33/1
- Michael Porter Jr. 45/1
- Trae Young 100/1
Without direct knowledge, it would be very tough to lay this kind of number on Ayton, even while virtually everyone believes he’ll be the choice. Wagering on Doncic or Bagley might be fun but, in all honesty, this is a bet that is better left dormant.
From there, though, it is possible to test one’s predictive knowledge to bet on the particular landing spots of certain players, ranging from Luka Doncic (over/under 2.5) to Trae Young (over/under 7.5) and even Villanova point guard Jalen Brunson (over/under 30.5). Finally, there are more “exotic” wagers, including the ability to wager on how many freshmen, sophomores and juniors will come off the board in round one, to specific colleges that are well represented with prospects.
As always, caution is the word of the day but, if you’re looking for a way to spice up the evening with some good, old-fashioned handicapping, the full odds can be found below:
Luka Doncic
- Over 2.5 -300 (1/3)
- Under 2.5 +200 (2/1)
Marvin Bagley III
- Over 3.5 +350 (7/2)
- Under 3.5 -600 (1/6)
Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Over 3.5 -250 (2/5)
- Under 3.5 +175 (7/4)
Mohamed Bamba
- Over 5.5 +175 (7/4)
- Under 5.5 -260 (5/13)
Michael Porter Jr.
- Over/Under 6.5
Wendell Carter
- Over/Under 7.5
Trae Young
- Over/Under 7.5
Mikal Bridges
- Over 9.5 -160 (5/8)
- Under 9.5 +120 (6/5)
Miles Bridges
- Over 11.5 -230 (10/23)
- Under 11.5 +160 (5/8)
Kevin Knox
- Over 11.5 EVEN (1/1)
- Under 11.5 -140 (5/7)
Collin Sexton
- Over 11.5 +120 (6/5)
- Under 11.5 -160 (5/8)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Over 13.5 +150 (3/2)
- Under 13.5 -200 (1/2)
Lonnie Walker IV
- Over 13.5 -160 (5/8)
- Under 13.5 +120 (6/5)
Robert Williams
- Over 13.5 -150 (2/3)
- Under 13.5 +110 (11/10)
Zhaire Smith
- Over 15.5 -150 (2/3)
- Under 15.5 +110 (11/10)
Troy Brown Jr.
- Over/Under 19.5
Kevin Huerter
- Over 20.5 -150 (2/3)
- Under 20.5 +110 (11/10)
Donte DiVincenzo
- Over 21.5 +110 (11/10)
- Under 21.5 -150 (2/3)
Aaron Holiday
- Over 21.5 -140 (5/7)
- Under 21.5 EVEN (1/1)
Chandler Hutchinson
- Over 21.5 -240 (5/12)
- Under 21.5 +165 (33/20)
Jalen Brunson
- Over 30.5 -150 (2/3)
- Under 30.5 +110 (11/10)
Gary Trent Jr.
- Over/Under 30.5
Total Freshman selected in the 1st Round?
- Over/Under 14
Total Sophomores selected in the 1st Round?
- Over 5,5 -200 (1/2)
- Under 5.5 +150 (3/2)
Total Juniors selected in the 1st Round?
- Over/Under 5.5
Total Seniors selected in the 1st Round?
- Over 1,5 -200 (1/2)
- Under 1.5 +150 (3/2)
Total Internationals selected in the 1st Round?
- Over/Under 3
Total Duke and Kentucky players selected in the 1st Round?
- Over/Under 5
