Betting Odds: Hornets, Jazz & Wizards Lead Race to Draft Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg, widely considered one of the best freshman prospects ever, has become the most coveted prize in the upcoming NBA Draft. The Hornets, Jazz, and Wizards currently share the best odds (14% each) to secure the first overall pick.
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Flagg's impressive stats showcase his versatility:
- 19 points per game
- 7.5 rebounds per game
- 4 assists per game
- 1.5 blocks and steals per game
- Elite defensive skills
- Outstanding shooting ability
- Superior court vision
Current betting odds for drafting Flagg:
- Charlotte Hornets: +550
- Utah Jazz: +550
- Washington Wizards: +550
- New Orleans Pelicans: (varies)
- Philadelphia 76ers: (varies)
- Brooklyn Nets: (varies)
- Toronto Raptors: (varies)
- Chicago Bulls: +4000
- Sacramento Kings: +12000
Notable betting value exists with:
- Chicago Bulls (+4000): 3% lottery chance, break-even odds would be +3230
- Sacramento Kings (+12000): 1% lottery chance, break-even odds would be +10000
Historical context: The last team with the worst record to win the draft lottery was the Phoenix Suns in 2018, selecting Deandre Ayton. Recent years have shown that finishing last doesn't guarantee the top pick - the Pistons finished last in consecutive seasons but picked fifth both times.
The bottom three teams' current odds (+550) imply a 15.38% chance, slightly overvalued compared to their actual 14% probability, making them suboptimal betting choices.