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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 07 January, 2026
2026 NBA Draft Betting Odds
The 2025 NBA Draft Class is neatly halfway through their rookie seasons. Last draft season was filled with talk about who would be drafted after Cooper Flagg. Now, with another season about to get started, new questions and debates will begin to be discussed about the 2026 draft class.
With both the NBA and college basketball seasons underway, true draft junkies can start looking ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft, which will likely include AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and plenty more exciting young talent. Now that the odds for the 2026 NBA Draft are released, we will break down the prices for all available markets.
2026 NBA Draft First Pick Odds
Player | ||
|---|---|---|
Darryn Peterson | -135 | -125 |
AJ Dybantsa | +120 | +110 |
Cameron Boozer | +1100 | +1000 |
Caleb Wilson | +5000 | +10,000 |
Dame Sarr | +10,000 | OTB |
Jayden Quaintance | +15,000 | +20,000 |
Koa Peat | +15,000 | +20,000 |
Mikel Brown Jr. | +15,000 | +20,000 |
Chris Cenac Jr. | +20,000 | +20,000 |
Tounde Yessoufou | +20,000 | +20,000 |
Karim Lopez | +20,000 | +20,000 |
Nate Ament | +20,000 | OTB |
*Odds as of January 7, 2025
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Darryn Peterson: Leg injuries and trouble with cramping have limited the number of minutes the Kansas star has been able to play so far this season. Even with that, though, Peterson has proven to be one of the most dynamic scorers in the country. In six games, the freshman is averaging 22.5 points on 50% shooting from the field and 43.2% from three. There isn't a shot on the floor that Peterson can't make, and he's also been able to average 4.5 rebounds and .8 steals per game.
AJ Dybantsa: Health has not been a problem for Dybantsa this season, which has shortened the odds gap between him and Peterson for the #1 pick. Through 14 games, Dybantsa is second in the country with 23.1 points per game, while bringing down 7.2 rebounds per game as well. College basketball fans and NBA scouts have seen the BYU standout take over multiple games, scoring 25 in a two-point loss to UConn and 28 in an impressive win over Clemson.
Cameron Boozer: Last season, Duke had the #1 pick in Cooper Flagg, who did everything for them, and this season, Boozer has assumed that role. The freshman is not only 1st in the country with 23.3 PPG, but he's 23rd with 9.7 rebounds per game. In 15 total games, Boozer has recorded seven double-doubles, and his impact goes beyond scoring and rebounding. On top of his offensive statistics, Boozer is averaging 1.9 assists per game, helping Duke rank 10th in adjusted defensive efficiency rating, per KenPom.
2025 NBA First Draft Pick Odds Comparison - Closing Odds
Player | Bet365 | ESPNBet | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cooper Flagg *Selection* | -50,000 | OTB | -50,000 |
Dylan Harper | +3300 | +25,000 | +7500 |
Ace Bailey | +15,000 | +25,000 | +10,000 |
Tre Johnson | +20,000 | OTB | +10,000 |
VJ Edgecombe | +20,000 | +25,000 | +20,000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025
Odds To Be The #2 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft
Player | Bet365 | BetRivers | ESPNBet |
|---|---|---|---|
Dylan Harper *Selection* | -5000 | -10,000 | -10,000 |
VJ Edgecombe | +2500 | +2200 | +4000 |
Ace Bailey | +3000 | +2800 | +2500 |
Tre Johnson | +15,000 | OTB | +6600 |
Cooper Flagg | +15,000 | +18,000 | +10,000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025
Closing Odds To Be The #3 Pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
Player | Bet365 | BetRivers | ESPNBet |
|---|---|---|---|
VJ Edgecombe *Selection* | -300 | -305 | -350 |
Tre Johnson | +600 | +525 | +600 |
Ace Bailey | +700 | +550 | +600 |
Kon Knueppel | +700 | +700 | +600 |
Khaman Maluach | +4000 | +1800 | +3300 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025
Closing Odds To Be The #4 Pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
Player | Bet365 | BetRivers | ESPNBet |
|---|---|---|---|
Kon Knueppel *Selection* | -150 | -150 | -180 |
Ace Bailey | +275 | +300 | +290 |
VJ Edgecombe | +550 | +500 | +400 |
Tre Johnson | +800 | +600 | +475 |
Khaman Maluach | +2000 | +900 | +900 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025
Closing Odds To Be The #5 Pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
Player | Bet365 | BetRivers | ESPNBet |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeremiah Fears | +170 | +250 | +175 |
Tre Johnson | +230 | +175 | +200 |
Ace Bailey *Selection* | +280 | +250 | +250 |
Kon Knueppel | +450 | +400 | +425 |
VJ Edgecombe | +1200 | +1000 | +1100 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025
Past #1 Selections in the NBA Draft
Year - Player | Team | Opening odds | Closing odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2025 - Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks | -10,000 | -50,000 |
2024 - Zaccharie Risacher | Atlanta Hawks | +275 | -550 |
2023 - Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | -2000 | -50,000 |
2022 - Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | +150 | -200 |
2021 - Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons | N/A | -8000 |
2020 - Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | N/A | -125 |
2019 - Zion Williamson | New Orleans Pelicans | N/A | -2500 |
2018 - DeAndre Ayton | Phoenix Suns | N/A | -2500 |
2017 - Markelle Fultz | Philadelphia 76ers | N/A | -750 |
2016 - Ben Simmons | Philadelphia 76ers | N/A | -650 |
2015 - Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves | N/A | -200 |
2014 - Andrew Wiggins | Cleveland Cavaliers | N/A | -250 |
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