As is the case most years ahead of the NBA Draft, there's no disputing who will be selected first overall in 2025 with Duke Blue Devils prospect Cooper Flagg the overwhelming betting favorite to end up with the Dallas Mavericks, who are currently slated to make that pick.
Beyond Flagg, and perhaps even Rutgers' Dylan Harper going second to the San Antonio Spurs, there's some lingering mystery as to how the rest of the top order will ultimately play out. Here's a look at the betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook for which prospects will end up being picked with one of the first six picks.
2025 NBA Draft: Who will go first overall?
| Prospect | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | -100000 |
| Dylan Harper | +20000 |
| Ace Bailey | +20000 |
| VJ Edgecombe | +25000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025 at Sportsbook
2025 NBA Draft: Who will go Second overall?
| Prospect | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | -20000 |
| VJ Edgecombe | +2500 |
| Ace Bailey | +3000 |
| Cooper Flagg | +20000 |
| Khaman Maluach | +20000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025 at Sportsbook
Rival teams have been reportedly told by the San Antonio Spurs that they're not willing to engage in trade discussions surrounding the No. 2 overall pick which will surely be used on Harper, according to ESPN.
2025 NBA Draft: Who Will Go Third Overall?
| Prospect | Odds |
|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | -550 |
| Ace Bailey | +440 |
| Kon Knueppel | +800 |
| Tre Johnson | +850 |
| Dylan Harper | +4100 |
| Khaman Maluach | +6000 |
| Jeremiah Fears | +19000 |
| Cooper Flagg | +20000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025 at Sportsbook
Sources told ESPN that VJ Edgecombe made a strong impression during his meetings and interviews with the Philadelphia 76ers, although he appeared nervous during his private workout. With Ace Bailey's camp not willing to work out for teams in this position, Philadelphia seems primed to select the Baylor product.
2025 NBA Draft: Who Will Go Fourth Overall?
| Prospect | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel | -260 |
| Ace Bailey | +430 |
| VJ Edgecombe | +550 |
| Tre Johnson | +700 |
| Khaman Maluach | +1600 |
| Jeremiah Fears | +2000 |
| Derik Queen | +12000 |
| Dylan Harper | +12000 |
| Noa Essengue | +12000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025 at Sportsbook
2025 NBA Draft: Who Will Go Fifth Overall?
| Prospect | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | -115 |
| Tre Johnson | +230 |
| Ace Bailey | +390 |
| Kon Knueppel | +650 |
| Khaman Maluach | +1500 |
| VJ Edgecombe | +1700 |
| Derik Queen | +10000 |
| Noa Essengue | +12000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025 at Sportsbook
(Related) 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Which Prospects Will Go In The Top 10?
2025 NBA Draft: Who Will Go Sixth Overall?
| Prospect | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ace Bailey | -155 |
| Jeremiah Fears | +410 |
| Tre Johnson | +650 |
| Khaman Maluach | +850 |
| Kon Knueppel | +1000 |
| Noa Essengue | +1700 |
| Derik Queen | +2100 |
| VJ Edgecombe | +3300 |
| Kasparas Jakucionis | +6000 |
Odds as of June 25, 2025 at Sportsbook
Last 10 NBA First Overall Picks
| Year | Player | School / Team | Odds at Time of Draft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Zaccharie Risacher | JL Bourg (France) | -240 |
| 2023 | Victor Wembanyama | Metropolitans 92 (France LNB) | -50000 |
| 2022 | Paolo Banchero (ORL) | Duke | -200 |
| 2021 | Cade Cunningham (DET) | Oklahoma State | -8000 |
| 2020 | Anthony Edwards (MIN) | Georgia | -125 |
| 2019 | Zion Williamson (NOP) | Duke | -2500 |
| 2018 | Deandre Ayton (PHX) | Arizona | -2500 |
| 2017 | Markelle Fultz (PHI) | Washington | -750 |
| 2016 | Ben Simmons (PHI) | LSU | -650 |
| 2015 | Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) | Kentucky | -200 |
NBA Draft betting trends
NBA futures are incredibly exciting to bet on, and the draft emphasizes that perfectly; we're always due for a bit of drama and shocking switches come draft day. That being said, it can also be tricky to spot trends year-over-year – with different teams drafting each year, and the calibre and position of players mattering so heavily, teams will adjust their needs with each prospective player.
Regardless, consult our NBA Draft betting guide and check out a few of these trends to help you handicap a potential futures bet on the first-overall pick and more:
- Positionally, the first pick in the NBA draft is fairly spread out. Over the past 10 years, three centers, three guards, and four forwards have been selected.
- Only three out of the previous ten first-overall picks have been named Rookie of the Year.
- Duke produces the highest amount of first-overall picks, with five in its history. Kentucky holds the record for the most overall draft picks, with twenty-two in total.
- The NBA’s international reach has opened the potential for players born outside the USA to be selected first overall – four of the last ten have been non-American.
