2019 NBA Draft Betting Odds: Top NBA Draft Prospects

By: kuda

Posted: May 21, 2019

Updated: May 21, 2019

The New Orleans Pelicans won the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery and have their eyes set on top draft prospect Zion Williamson
Duke’s Zion Williamson is a clear top 2019 NBA Draft Prospect
Ja Morant has the best odds to challenge Williamson’s top draft aspirations

This year’s NBA Draft will be an exciting one to witness with top college basketball players aiming to be the first overall pick. Zion Williamson is the clear frontrunner to be the next No.1 draft pick. Ja Morant also has good 2019 NBA Draft betting odds and stands a chance to this year's overall first draft pick. The NBA Draft is an annual event in which teams from the professional North American basketball league can draft eligible players. The players are both American college basketball and international players. Some notable overall first draft picks include LeBron James (2003), Dwight Howard (2004) and Derrick Rose (2008). This year’s NBA Draft will be held on June 20 at the Barclays Center in New York. These are the odds of the top 4 NBA Draft Prospects on 888sport.

2019 NBA Draft Betting Odds
Zion Williamson	-2500
Ja Morant	+1100
RJ Barrett	+1400
Jarrett Culver	+2200

Zion Williamson is a clear favorite to be the 2019 NBA Draft first pick

The Duke player is one of the best draft prospects this year with several NBA clubs eyeing him. This is because of his impressive stats averaging 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in 2018-19. Additionally, with a field goal percentage of 68.0, Williamson has proven to be a no brainer pick for Draft. The teenager has the best 2019 NBA Draft betting odds at -2500 on 888sport to make him this year’s No.1 pick. He's considered to be a top shelf athlete with skills and abilities that are more than suitable for the NBA. According to the online sportsbook news in the US, the NBA New Orleans Pelicans stand a good chance to sign Williamson. The player is also predicted to settle well in the NBA thanks to his striking combination of power, speed and athleticism.

Ja Morant has promising 2019 NBA Draft betting odds to surpass Williamson as the first overall pick

Murray State player Ja Morant trails behind Zion Williamson with a good chance to be this year’s No.1 pick. Morant’s 2019 NBA Draft betting odds are +1100 on 888sport, one of the available online sportsbook sites in the US. The point guard’s passing ability has rightfully earned him a spot as one of the top 3 draft prospects. Additionally, it’s projected that he’ll excel in the NBA thanks to his top speed and leaping abilities. Fortunately, Morant has good college basketball stats to back up his NBA draft pick aspirations. His 2018-19 stats are 24.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 10.0 assists per game. In additional to his impressive record, he also has a field goal percentage of 49.9 all from 33 games played. Although the Murray State point guard has strong stats and player abilities, he is still under the shadow of Williams.

RJ Barrett likely to go as high as the No.2 NBA Draft pick

RJ Barrett is one of the top 3 first overall picks for the 2019 NBA Draft. His 2019 NBA Draft betting odds are +1400 meaning that his NO.1 pick aspirations are still achievable. However, several slip ups in Barrett's current campaign with Duke might make him a better 2nd or 3rd overall pick. He’s often shown weaknesses in shooting with poor shot selection. Nevertheless, we shouldn't discredit Barett’s impressive work ethic considering he’s only 18 years old. RJ Barrett achieved the following so far in the 2018-19 NCAA basketball season:

38 games played
26.6 points per game
7.6 rebounds per game
4.3 assists per game
45.4% field goal

It’s almost certain that his college teammate and 888sport top NBA Draft prospect Williamson is likely to be the No.1 overall pick. This unfortunately for the Barrett would mean that a No.2 overall pick might be more realistic. However, it’s projected that the Duke player will have a successful NBA career regardless of the draft results.

Jarrett Culver’s versatility could earn him a spot in one of the best NBA clubs

Culver (+2200) is one of the top NBA Draft prospects this year. However, with high 2019 NBA draft betting odds, a No.1 overall pick for the is looking unlikely. The Texas Tech player is a good candidate to be the draft’s third overall pick. Jarrett Culver’s versatility backs up his position as one of the top 4 NBA Draft picks. He’s a strong opponent on the wings, in defending and his good scoring abilities make him an asset for Texas Tech. Fortunately for Culver, there’s a good chance he could start his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Drafting Jarrett will be beneficial for the Lakers who could use a versatile and strong defender to pair up with LeBron James. Be sure to read about 888sport before you bet on Jarrett or other 2019 NBA Draft hopefuls.