This Wednesday at 8 p.m., the 2025 NBA Draft will take place at the Barclays Center in New York, ushering in a new crop of talent into the league. The Dallas Mavericks hold the top spot on Wednesday, and most experts agree that they will select Cooper Flagg from Duke.
2025 NBA Draft Lottery Picks
- Dallas Mavericks
- San Antonio Spurs
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Charlotte Hornets
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
- Houston Rockets (reportedly traded to Phoenix)
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- San Antonio Spurs
The Dallas Mavericks acquired the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft via the lottery, even though they had only an 11.8% chance of doing so. This development came mere weeks after Dallas traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, effectively gutting the Mavericks’ roster in an attempt to build for the future.
Now that they’ve landed the top pick, the future is now, as Duke’s Cooper Flagg appears to be one of the most can’t-miss prospects to enter the league in years. The odds at NBA Draft betting sites imply that Flagg’s selection at the top of the boards is certain – the -1000000 translates to a 99% chance of happening.
1st Overall Pick
- Cooper Flagg -100000
- Dylan Harper +5000
- Ace Bailey +15000
- VJ Edgecombe +20000
- Jeremiah Fears +25000
- Khaman Maluach +25000
- Kon Knueppel +25000
- Tre Johnson+ 25000
Flagg will join a lineup that includes Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving once he returns from an injury.
2nd Overall Pick
- Dylan Harper -5000
- Ace Bailey +2500
- VJ Edgecombe +2500
- Jeremiah Fears +10000
- Khaman Maluach +10000
- Kon Knueppel +10000
- Tre Johnson +10000
- Cooper Flagg +25000
Dylan Harper is the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper and brother of NBA player Ron Harper Jr. Known for his playmaking and scoring, Harper is considered one of college basketball’s brightest young stars and is projected to the San Antonio Spurs second overall.
3rd Overall Pick
- VJ Edgecombe -250
- Tre Johnson +350
- Ace Bailey +425
- Kon Knueppel +1400
- Khaman Maluach +1600
- Dylan Harper +2500
- Jeremiah Fears +10000
- Collin Murray-Boyles +15000
- Cooper Flagg +50000
VJ Edgecombe is a dynamic Bahamian guard who starred at Baylor, was a former McDonald’s All-American, and the New York Gatorade Player of the Year, Edgecombe averaged 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.1 steals as a freshman, earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-Big 12 honors.
VJ is projected as the top pick for the Philadelphia 76ers.
4th Overall Pick
- Kon Knueppel +200
- VJ Edgecombe +225
- Ace Bailey +275
- Tre Johnson +400
- Khaman Maluach +650
- Jeremiah Fears +2800
- Derik Queen +8000
- Dylan Harper +8000
- Cooper Flagg +50000
Kon Knueppel is a skilled 6’6” shooting guard/small forward from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who played his freshman season at Duke. Renowned for his elite shooting touch, high basketball IQ, and polished offensive game, Knueppel averaged 13.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game in 2024-25, earning ACC All-Freshman honors.
Online NBA sportsbooks rate Knueppel as the most likely fourth overall pick of the Charlotte Hornets.
5th Overall Pick
- Tre Johnson +190
- Ace Bailey +250
- Kon Knueppel +350
- Jeremiah Fears +400
- VJ Edgecombe +650
- Khaman Maluach +900
- Derik Queen +6000
- Cooper Flagg +100000
Tre Johnson is a highly touted 6’6” shooting guard from the University of Texas. Johnson impressed scouts with his smooth scoring ability, deep shooting range, and advanced shot creation.
Averaging 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, he earned All-Big 12 honors and showcased his poise in clutch moments. Johnson’s combination of size, skill, and offensive versatility makes him a coveted lottery pick with star potential.
6th Overall Pick
- Ace Bailey +225
- Kon Knueppel +375
- Khaman Maluach +400
- Jeremiah Fears +500
- Tre Johnson +550
- Noa Essengue +700
- VJ Edgecombe +1200
- Derik Queen +1600
- Kasparas Jakucionis +5000
Ace Bailey is a 6’10” guard/forward who played for Rutgers in 2024-25. Bailey averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and led the team with 38 blocks, shooting 46% from the field. His 527 points were the second-most ever by a Rutgers true freshman.
Bailey’s versatility allows him to play all five positions, and he earned Third Team All-Big Ten, Big Ten All-Freshman, and multiple weekly honors. Projected as a high NBA Draft pick, Bailey is praised for his elite two-way skill set.
NBA prop bets for the Draft suggest he’ll be selected sixth by the Washington Wizards.
Sources:
Bovada Sportsbook (review)
