NBA Draft Betting: Jay Bilas on Miller Vs. Scoot, Longshot Lottery Odds
Written By Eli Hershkovich | Last Updated at June 22, 2023
With the 2023 NBA Draft looming, esteemed ESPN analyst Jay Bilas hopped on the Outside Shots podcast to delve into the biggest storylines. This article include NBA Draft betting odds and analysis on the debate between selecting Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson with the second pick and some potential lottery dark horses.
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NBA Draft Q&A With Jay Bilas
Should the Hornets draft Miller or Henderson?
"Henderson is probably the more competitive, dynamic (player). He's a Russell Westbrook-type athlete. I'm not saying in the long run he's going to be as great as Westbrook. But at this age, that's who he would compare favorably to at that age.
"He's not the shooter than Miller is — certainly not yet. I think he (Henderson) can get better as a (perimeter) shooter, but that's not the strength of his game right now."
Editor's note: Below are the odds for which player is drafted at No. 2 overall.
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Between Kobe Bufkin, Gradey Dick, and Jalen Hood-Schifino, which longshot NBA Draft lottery pick are you highest on?
"Well they all bring something different. Gradey Dick is the best shooter among that crew. Kobe Bufkin plays at both ends of the floor. (He's) left-handed, (and he) really made a big jump from last year to this year.
(Bufkin) kind of (underwent) a late-blooming development as a player. (He's) very good defensively, disruptive, gets a lot of deflections, steals, and he's an efficient offensive player. (He) can handle it, gets to the rim, good shooter, doesn't force anything.
"Hood-Schifino (is a) long-armed, big, strong guard… (yet) he has not been as efficient as he needs to be. ... He’s very, very capable. He needs to mature, tighten up his game a little bit, and improve his shooting consistency (from behind the arc). But he’s got a lot of high-level attributes."
Editor's Note: Below are the odds for which player is drafted among the top-10 picks.
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- Hood-Schifino Betting Odds Worth Considering
How To Watch 2023 NBA Draft
The NBA draft will tip off at approximately 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 22. ABC and ESPN will both air the first round while the second round will only be shown on ESPN. You can stream the entire draft on ESPN.com or the ESPN app as well.
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