2023 NBA Draft Betting Predictions-Update for 6/21/23
2023 NBA Draft Betting Predictions-Update for 6/21/23
The NBA season is over, but you can still bet on futures. I’d hold out until free agency and after the draft, when trades will be made. The 2023 NBA Draft goes on June 22 and unlike the NFL, the entire two-round process will end in one day. You can still bet on the first pick, player draft position and other selections in several different sports books. Let’s take a look at some updated lines since last week and some new props.
(from Draft Kings) (bold for a change since last week)
Top Three Picks Exact Order
V.Wembanyama, B.Miller, S. Henderson -450
This is as close to a lock as there is. Amen Thompson is the only player who might jump over Henderson in the third spot. If you want to take a chance on Wembanyama, Miller, Amen Thompson, that is now +2000.
Top Five Picks Exact Order
Wembanyama, B.Miller, S.Henderson, Am. Thompson, J. Walker +300
First Overall pick
Victor Wembanyama -20000 San Antonio Spurs
At 7-5 with skills, this lengthy Frenchman is considered the best prospect since LeBron James. Yes, he needs to add weight and the only other worry here is that very tall players tend wind up with physical issues down the line. But if he gets stronger and last until his early thirties, the Spurs will wind up winning a few titles.
Third Overall pick
Scoot Henderson -500 Portland Trailblazers
Portland has the third pick and apparently, they want point guard Scoot Henderson. Brandon Miller is expected to go second to Charlotte, who does not need another big point guard with LaMelo Ball in the fold. .
Fourth Overall Pick
Amen Thompson -280
Last week, though Cam Whitmore might be the guy and he’s a strong value at +500. But Amen Thompson is just too athletic, too long and has a very good basketball IQ. If he improves his shot, he’ll be a star.
Fifth Overall Pick
Jarace Walker +200 Detroit Pistons
This is where it gets tough because Detroit just drafted Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. Adding a rebounder like Walker, who is 6-7, but has a 7-3 wingspan, could be a nice fit with 6-10 Jalen Duren. He could be a more athletic Draymond Green, but can also score.
Draft Position (best values)
Anthony Black
Over 8.5 +260
Bilal Coulibaly
Under 11.5 +100
Derek Lively
Under 10.5 +175
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Over 23.5 +110
Jordan Hawkins
Under 15.5 +105
Kobe Bufkin
Over 12.5 +150
Taylor Hendricks
Over 8.5 +105
Who will be drafted first?
Ausar Thompson vs. Jarace Walker
Jarace Walker -135
Jett Howard vs. Leonard Miller
Leonard Miller +110
Anthony Black vs. Taylor Hendricks
Taylor Hendricks +200
To Be a First Round Pick
James Nnaji -150
Trayce Jackson-Davis +300