2023 NBA Draft Odds, Picks & Predictions: Jarace Walker
The NBA Draft is this Thursday, and Victor Wembenyama is guaranteed to go first overall. While there is no way the Spurs don't take Wembenyama, there is also no reason to bet on him to be the first pick. At DraftKings, the current odds for this to happen are -20000 (at FanDuel, he's -50000). That means you'd have to bet $20,000 or $50,000 to win $100. This is a lock, but is it really worth that kind of risk?
So, when looking at both likelihood and value, what are the best bets for the 2023 NBA Draft? Below are our top three picks.
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Best 2023 NBA Draft Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook
Jarace Walker No. 7 Overall Pick (+175)
For a while, it looked like Walker was going to be a top-five pick. Now, he could fall entirely out of the top 10. Walker doesn't have an overwhelming amount of upside on the offensive end, but he is great defensively. The question is, will a team with a lottery pick be willing to take a chance on a player with his skillset?
With it looking like Walker will probably fall out of the top five, the next place we see him being picked is at No. 7 by the Pacers. With Walker, the Pacers would have a physical frontcourt that would all but neutralize their opponent’s interior offense.
At +175, this is a really good price for Walker to go at seven. If you want to hedge, his odds to go at No. 10 (to the Mavericks) are +2200, and his odds to go in the top five are +440. Those are the three likeliest scenarios for Walker, and there is a way to play all three and ensure you come out as a winner.
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