NBA Draft Betting Preview: Zion Williamson Leads Various Proposition Wagers
Get ready for the NBA Draft, where Duke's phenom, Zion Williamson, steals the spotlight. This monster of a man, who's as powerful as a defensive end and just as agile, is set to shake up the league like no other prospect since LeBron or Yao.
Williamson, known by some as the beefier version of Charles Barkley, towered above everyone at the Blue Devils' summer combine, setting a record with a 45-inch vertical leap. With potential so massive and an insatiable hunger for victory, NBA scouts can hardly contain their excitement.
On Thursday night, the Pelicans will undoubtedly pick Williamson with the top overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. At PointsBet Sportsbook, the odds of this happening are sky-high at -10000. The choices for the next two picks are also nearly set, as Murray State guard Ja Morant and another Duke standout, R.J. Barrett, are both tipped to be taken in the Top 3, with the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks standing ready to make their selections.
However, after the first three picks things get a whole lot more interesting. Draft predictions go crazy as the Pelicans could either stick with their star or move the pick for a seasoned vet or another rising talent. This decision could send shockwaves through the draft, affecting numerous props on Draft Night.
For instance, the race is on for Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland to land the fourth spot. The Bulls could be his ticket, or Gar Forman might be able to pull off a trade with New Orleans. Atlanta has shown interest in trading their No. 8 and No. 10 picks to the Pelicans for the fourth spot, according to ESPN.
But the Pelicans' decision isn't the only factor influencing this year's draft. Will Virginia forward DeAndre Hunter be taken in the Top 5 as anticipated? Or will Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver land that spot? At Caesars, Culver has odds of -200 to be taken in the Top 5, and Hunter has a better chance at slipping below the fifth position.
The ACC could dominate the draft, with Williamson, Barrett, and potentially De'Andre Hunter representing the conference in the Top 5. In fact, PointsBet offers a prop on the number of ACC players taken in the Top 10, and the over (2.5) Blue Devils seems like an enticing bet given the strength of this year's draft class.
Keep your eyes peeled for the NBA Draft, which is right around the corner. Don't miss out on all the exciting props and action!
- Zion Williamson, the phenom from Duke and the talk of the town, recorded a 45-inch vertical leap, setting a record at the Blue Devils' summer combine.
- At PointsBet Sportsbook, the odds of the Pelicans picking Williamson with the top overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft are astronomically high at -10000.
- The Pelicans have been tipped to take Williamson with the first pick, but their decision on whether to keep him or trade him could create a major ripple effect in the draft.
- The race for the fourth spot in the draft is heating up, with Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland vying for the position. The Bulls could be his destination, but Gar Forman might be able to strike a deal with the Pelicans instead.
- De'Andre Hunter, a forward from Virginia, is anticipated to be taken in the Top 5, but there's a possibility that Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver could snag that spot instead.
- PointsBet is offering a prop on the number of ACC players to make it into the Top 10, and the over (2.5) Blue Devils appears to be an attractive bet due to the strength of this year's draft class.
- The 2019 NBA Draft is just around the corner, and it promises to be filled with excitement, prop bets, and action that sports enthusiasts won't want to miss.
