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PointsBet Releases NBA Draft Betting Odds
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The 2019 NBA Draft is almost upon us. Outside of the top-3 picks, which are set to be used on Duke’s Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett along with Murray State’s Ja Morant, the rest of the draft has the chance to get pretty crazy.
In anticipation of all this madness, PointsBet has released a wide array of betting options on tonight’s draft. They include 1st-5th overall pick odds, top ten pick props, draft position odds, and various other pick specials.
Picks 1-5 Odds
| Player | 1st Overall Odds | 2nd Overall Odds | 3rd Overall Odds | 4th Overall Odds | 5th Overall Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | -10000 | +5000 | - | - | - |
| Ja Morant | +1400 | -10000 | +2800 | - | - |
| RJ Barrett | +3000 | +1400 | -667 | +700 | - |
| Jarrett Culver | +3300 | +4000 | +1800 | +200 | +125 |
| De'Andre Hunter | +5000 | +8000 | +4000 | +400 | +175 |
| Darius Garland | +5000 | +2500 | +700 | -134 | +400 |
Zion, Ja, and RJ are pretty much locked in at picks 1, 2, and 3.
Picks 4, 5, and 6 could get very interesting. If New Orleans keeps the 4th overall pick, Jarrett Culver is the likely selection, although you can’t rule out guys like Darius Garland or De’Andre Hunter. The intrigue will come if they elect to trade it. The Hawks have reportedly been discussing trading the No. 8 and No. 10 picks to move up to No. 4, while other teams such as the Celtics (who have three 1st-round picks), Bulls, Cavs, Hornets, and T-Wolves have all reportedly inquired. So there’s definitely a high chance of variance depending on who ends up with the pick.
Players Drafted in the Top 10
| Amount | Over Odds | Under Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Players | 0.5 | -250 | +190 |
| ACC Players | 4.5 | -834 | +525 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 0.5 | +290 | -400 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | 1.5 | +250 | -334 |
| Freshmen | 5.5 | -417 | +300 |
Sekou Doumbouya, the forward from France, looks to be a prime target for the Washington Wizards, who pick 9th this year, barring any unforeseen trades.
Draft Positions
| Player | Draft Position | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze | 17.5 | -105 | -120 |
| Kevin Porter Jr | 21.5 | +135 | -179 |
| Brandon Clarke | 13.5 | -137 | +111 |
| Coby White | 6.5 | -110 | -121 |
| Darius Garland | 5.5 | +320 | -455 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 5.5 | -154 | +121 |
| Jarrett Culver | 5.5 | +171 | -223 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 11.5 | +246 | -334 |
| Keldon Johnson | 19.5 | +105 | -134 |
| Nassir Little | 12.5 | +135 | -176 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 15.5 | -160 | +125 |
| Romeo Langford | 16.5 | +125 | -160 |
| Rui Hachimura | 13.5 | +145 | -182 |
| Sekou Doumbouya | 9.5 | +101 | -130 |
One guy that could go much earlier than expected is Goga Bitadze. Teams like Atlanta, San Antonio, and even Detroit who may be looking for options at the center position should express a solid amount of interest in him. His offensive skillset and strong build are amongst the things that stand out most.
Kevin Porter Jr. is someone who could quite possibly slide in the first round. While he has a lot of potential upside when it comes to his scoring ability, a lot of teams are still concerned about his maturity.
Duke Specials
| Amount | Over Odds | Under Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Devils Taken in the Top 5 | 2.5 | +550 | -910 |
| Blue Devils Taken in the Top 10 | 2.5 | -715 | +450 |
With Zion and RJ projected to go in the top three, Cam Reddish is almost certainly going to go in the 8-10 range, even if a trade occurs.
PointsBet is clearly taking advantage of the excitement surrounding the draft, so you don’t want to miss out!
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Born and raised in Delco, PA, Joe the Intern is currently a senior at Fordham University. In addition to Crossing Broad, he's a contributor for FanSided's The Sixer Sense. He's your typical Philly sports die-hard and Process truster.