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Author: Anthony Vlahovic

Last Updated: 10 February, 2025

2025 NBA Draft - Early Favorites To Be Selected 1st Overall

The 2024 NBA Draft class has not logged a minute of action in the league, but NBA fans and executives are already looking ahead to the 2025 Draft class. Many believe the 2025 class could be one of the best we've seen in years, with Duke freshman Cooper Flagg leading that group. Below, fans can stay up-to-date on the betting odds for which player will be chosen with the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

2025 NBA First Draft Pick Betting Odds

Player

School/Team

Draftkings

Cooper Flagg

Duke

-2500

Dylan Harper

Rutgers

+1000

Ace Bailey

Rutgers

+2500

Kasparas Jakucionis

Illinois

+5000

VJ Edgecombe

Baylor

+7500

Tre Johnson

Texas

+7500

Egor Demin

BYU

+7500

Nolan Traore

Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball

+10000

*odds as of February 7, 2025.

2025 1st Pick Favorites

Cooper Flagg (Duke Blue Devils): It's been no secret that multiple NBA franchises have been trying to align themselves for the best chance to land Cooper Flagg in the draft. The number one recruit in his class has been a sensation for quite a few years, and after deciding to attend Duke this upcoming season, all eyes will be on him.

Flagg has been labeled as an effortless scorer, and NBA players got a glimpse of that when Flagg showed up at Team USA's Olympic training camp and made multiple jaw-dropping plays. With the talent on their roster, the Duke Blue Devils will be must-see TV this upcoming season, but out of everyone, NBA execs will be locked in on Flagg.

Ace Bailey (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): The Rutgers Scarlet Knights landed two of the highest-rated recruits in the past recruiting cycle, and Ace Bailey is one of them. The 6'10 wing can score from anywhere on the floor and has an innate ability to create his own shot. While he may take some ill-advised shots at times, NBA teams view Bailey as an elite-level scoring threat.

VJ Edgecombe (Baylor Bears): Cooper Flagg was not the only player who got to show off his game with NBA players on the court this past summer. Incoming Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe played for the Bahamas National Team during the Olympic qualifiers, and he jumped off the screen. Even with three NBA veterans around him, Edgecombe averaged 16.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. With his athleticism, Edgecombe will make a lot of jaw-dropping plays this upcoming season that will make NBA GMs pray for a chance to draft him.

Betting odds: Which Team Will Select Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft

Team

ESPN Bet

Fanduel

Washington Wizards

+450

+500

Utah Jazz

+550

+550

Charlotte Hornets

+650

+550

Brooklyn Nets

+650

+650

Chicago Bulls

+700

+650

New Orleans Pelicans

+750

+550

Toronto Raptors

+800

+900

Portland Trail Blazers

+1200

+1300

*odds as of February 7, 2025.

Past #1 Selections in the NBA Draft

Year

Player

Team

Opening odds

Closing odds

2024

Zaccharie Risacher

Atlanta Hawks

+275

-550

2023

Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs

-2000

-50000

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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