Draft day has arrived and oddsmakers have set prices on “who will be drafted No. 1 overall?” and where certain players will land.
The consensus No. 1 overall pick for the 2021 draft is Cade Cunningham, a one-and-done star from Oklahoma State who has been tabbed as the next supersized point guard with elite leadership skills since he enrolled at IMG Academy a few years ago.
Other top prospects include Evan Mobley, a 7-footer with ball skills out of USC, and Jalen Green, an explosive combo guard who spent the last year in the G-League (as did 6-foot-8 wing Jonathan Kuminga). Gonzaga point guard Jalen Suggs, UConn guard James Bouknight, and Florida State forward Scottie Barnes – who played with Cunningham at IMG – are also projected to go in the top 10.
2021 NBA Draft odds: No. 1 overall pick
NBA Draft odds have been posted at select US sportsbooks. Check out the odds below and click on the price(s) to wager now.
Cade Cunningham | Bet now -8000 | Bet now -6000 | Bet now -5000 |
Jalen Green | Bet now +1600 | Bet now +1200 | Bet now +1400 |
Evan Mobley | Bet now +2500 | Bet now +2300 | Bet now +2200 |
Jalen Suggs | Bet now +3500 | Bet now +5000 | Bet now +2500 |
Jonathan Kuminga | Bet now +10000 | Bet now +9000 | Bet now +5000 |
Scottie Barnes | Bet now +10000 | Bet now +9000 | Bet now +5000 |
James Bouknight | Bet now +15000 | Bet now OTB | Bet now +20000 |
Franz Wagner | Bet now +40000 | Bet now OTB | Bet now +10000 |
Jalen Green | Bet now -650 | Bet now -550 | Bet now -350 |
Evan Mobley | Bet now +450 | Bet now +430 | Bet now +250 |
Jalen Suggs | Bet now +900 | Bet now +800 | Bet now +800 |
Cade Cunningham | Bet now +2200 | Bet now +1600 | Bet now +3500 |
Scottie Barnes | Bet now +3000 | Bet now +6000 | Bet now +2500 |
James Bouknight | Bet now +4000 | Bet now +2900 | Bet now +2500 |
Jonathan Kuminga | Bet now +5500 | Bet now +2900 | Bet now +10000 |
Franz Wagner | Bet now +10000 | Bet now +9500 | Bet now +10000 |
Evan Mobley | Bet now -450 | Bet now -370 | Bet now -200 |
Jalen Green | Bet now +400 | Bet now +430 | Bet now +250 |
Jalen Suggs | Bet now +500 | Bet now +500 | Bet now +400 |
Scottie Barnes | Bet now +1200 | Bet now +1600 | Bet now +1100 |
James Bouknight | Bet now +2000 | Bet now OTB | Bet now +15000 |
Jonathan Kuminga | Bet now +5000 | Bet now +2300 | Bet now +1200 |
Franz Wagner | Bet now +10000 | Bet now +9500 | Bet now +10000 |
Cade Cunningham | Bet now +10000 | Bet now +6000 | Bet now +10000 |
2021 NBA Draft props
Sportsbooks have many props available for the 2021 NBA Draft. Here are some highlights.
DraftKings Sportsbook
- Player to be drafted in the top 10: Ex. James Bouknight is -380 to be drafted in the top 10, while Keon Johnson is +115.
- Player draft position: Ex. The over/under on Franz Wagner draft position is 9.5.
- First to be drafted: Ex. Isaiah Jackson -115 vs. Ziaire Williams -115
DraftKings Sportsbook betting is available by going here.
FanDuel Sportsbook
- Player draft position: Ex. The over/under on Davion Mitchell draft position is 10.5
FanDuel Sportsbook betting is available by going here.
TheLines NBA Mock Draft
Here is our latest NBA Mock Draft.
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | Cade Cunningham | PG/SG | Oklahoma State |
| 2 | Houston Rockets | Jalen Green | SG | G-League |
| 3 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Evan Mobley | PF/C | USC |
| 4 | Toronto Raptors | Jalen Suggs | PG | Gonzaga |
| 5 | Orlando Magic | Scottie Barnes | SF/PF | Florida State |
| 6 | Oklahoma City Thunder | James Bouknight | SG | UConn |
| 7 | Golden State Warriors | Davion Mitchell | PG | Baylor |
| 8 | Orlando Magic | Franz Wagner | SF | Michigan |
| 9 | Sacramento Kings | Moses Moody | SG | Arkansas |
| 10 | New Orleans Pelicans | Jonathan Kuminga | SF | G-League |
| 11 | Charlotte Hornets | Jalen Johnson | SF | Duke |
| 12 | San Antonio Spurs | Kai Jones | C | Texas |
| 13 | Indiana Pacers | Josh Giddey | PG | Australia |
| 14 | Golden State Warriors | Trey Murphy | SF | Virginia |
| 15 | Washington Wizards | Ziaire Williams | SG | Stanford |
| 16 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Keon Johnson | SG | Tennessee |
| 17 | Memphis Grizzlies | Ayo Dosunmu | PG | Illinois |
| 18 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Corey Kispert | SF | Gonzaga |
| 19 | New York Knicks | Cameron Thomas | SG | LSU |
| 20 | Atlanta Hawks | Josh Christopher | SG | Arizona State |
| 21 | New York Knicks | Chris Duarte | SG | Oregon |
| 22 | LA Lakers | Miles McBride | PG | West Virginia |
| 23 | Houston Rockets | Usman Garuba | PF | Spain |
| 24 | Houston Rockets | Jared Butler | SG | Baylor |
| 25 | LA Clippers | Joel Ayayi | SG | Gonzaga |
| 26 | Denver Nuggets | Nah'Shon Hyland | SG | VCU |
| 27 | Brooklyn Nets | BJ Boston | SG | Kentucky |
| 28 | Philadelphia 76ers | Jaden Springer | SG | Tennessee |
| 29 | Phoenix Suns | Isaiah Todd | PF | G-League |
| 30 | Utah Jazz | Alperen Sengun | PF | Turkey |
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How to bet on the NBA Draft
The primary way to bet on the NBA Draft is to take a proposition or “prop” bet on when a player will be drafted. The most popular prop is which player will be taken 1st overall, with varying odds at different sportsbooks.
If a player is slated with -150 odds to be selected first overall, that means a bettor would have to wager $15 to profit $10 if the player is selected first. If an underdog with +300 odds is taken first overall, a bettor who backed that player would profit $45 on a $15 bet.