Cooper Flagg, the promising college basketball star, is generating a lot of buzz in the sports betting world ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Extreme Bets for the 2025 Draft
Bookmakers have drastically adjusted their odds due to the high probability of Flagg being the first draft pick. The odds for Flagg to be number one reached -100,000 at several bookmakers on Thursday morning. This means that a bettor would have to risk $1,000 to win $1 if the Duke player is selected first.This type of odds, which are usually reserved for the safest favorites, are uncommon in the American betting market.Flagg’s pricing to be the overall No. 1 pick is a function of our expectations that he will almost certainly be the selection.These extreme odds reflect the confidence of the betting houses that Flagg will be the first pick. However, they also offer fans the opportunity to bet on the most talked-about player.Despite the high odds, Flagg has attracted the most money wagered on FanDuel for the first pick. However, the total number of bets in this market is relatively low, with other players like Dylan Harper receiving more individual bets.Other players mentioned in the betting for the first selection include Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe.Walsh pointed out that, although these odds are unusual, bettors are still participating in the market. Despite the high probability of Flagg being selected first, there is always the possibility of a surprise.Even at -100,000, our players are still using it as an engagement opportunity with the draft, and between individual and combined bets, Cooper Flagg to be the first pick is our most bet-on market for tonight’s draft.
Neil Walsh, Senior Vice President of Hard Rock Bet
Favorites for the first 10 selections
- No. 1 – Cooper Flagg -50,000
- No. 2 – Dylan Harper -7,500
- No. 3 – VJ Edgecombe -350
- No. 4 – Kon Knueppel -180
- No. 5 – Jeremiah Fears +175
- No. 6 – Ace Bailey +125
- No. 7 – Khaman Maluach +200
- No. 8 – Jeremiah Fears +450
- No. 9 – Khaman Maluach +260
- No. 10 – Derik Queen +400
