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2025 NBA Draft: Most Bet Top Picks Include Flagg, Bailey and Harper

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2025 NBA Draft: Most Bet Top Picks Include Flagg, Bailey and Harper

With the 2025 NBA Draft upon us, BetMGM has revealed the most bet player draft positions — and the ticket counts and handle tell two slightly different stories. While Cooper Flagg remains a massive favorite to go No. 1 overall to the Dallas Mavericks, bettors aren’t shying away from longer odds on dynamic scorers like Dylan Harper or Ace Bailey. As franchises like the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia Sixers, and Charlotte Hornets prepare to reshape their futures, here’s a breakdown of the most bet picks and the standout players drawing betting action ahead of draft night.

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NBA Draft Info & Where to Watch

Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Where to Watch: ABC, ESPN
Where to Stream: Fubo, ABC.com, ESPN App
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Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

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Dylan Harper – Most Bet (Tickets) for No. 1 Pick (+20000)

Despite long odds, Dylan Harper is leading in total tickets for the No. 1 overall pick — a testament to both his scoring prowess and big-market buzz. The Rutgers standout averaged 19.4 points per game on 48% shooting, while adding 4.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Harper’s blend of strength, shot creation, and feel for the game gives him a lead guard ceiling that has NBA fans and bettors dreaming big. Though unlikely to be selected first overall, the public has made him a lottery darling.

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Cooper Flagg – Locked Favorite at No. 1 (-10000), Also Drawing Tickets for No. 2 (+15000)

No player is more tied to this draft class than Duke’s Cooper Flagg. The versatile 6’9" forward is the overwhelming favorite to go first overall to the Dallas Mavericks, and for good reason — he averaged 19.2 PPG on 48% shooting, 7.5 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.4 BPG, and 1.4 SPG across 37 games. His two-way impact, motor, and NBA-ready frame have made him the consensus No. 1 for over a year. Interestingly, he’s also getting tickets for the No. 2 pick, signaling bettors are hedging on a Spurs shakeup at No. 2.

Ace Bailey – Sharp Money at 2nd (+2500), 3rd (+550), and 6th (+120)

Ace Bailey might be the draft’s biggest wild card — and the most volatile betting option. He’s among the most bet picks in both ticket volume and money across the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th slots. The explosive Rutgers forward put up 17.6 PPG and 7.2 RPG with 1.3 blocks per game. At 6’10” with elite athleticism and shot-blocking instincts, Bailey fits both a modern forward mold and a raw prospect profile. He’s clearly a lottery pick, but his draft range appears wide open based on where bettors are putting their money.

VJ Edgecombe – Heavy Money Favorite for No. 3 Pick (-350)

VJ Edgecombe may not have the flashiest stat line, but he’s become a sharp play to land at No. 3 overall. The Baylor wing averaged 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and a stellar 2.1 steals per game in 33 appearances. His defensive versatility, slashing ability, and strong workouts have propelled him up boards — and onto BetMGM’s radar. With the Philadelphia 76ers holding the third pick, Edgecombe profiles as a plug-and-play perimeter defender with upside.

Kon Knueppel – Most Bet (Money) for No. 4 Pick (-190)

If teams are looking for floor spacing and basketball IQ, Kon Knueppel is their man — and bettors are taking note. The sharpshooting wing averaged 14.4 points per game on 48% shooting, including 40% from beyond the arc. His scoring versatility and feel make him a natural fit with the Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. With money pouring in on this pick, Knueppel looks like a sneaky draft riser to watch on Thursday night.