The NBA Finals wrapped up only a week or so ago, and we are already looking at the next year.That's mostly because tonight is the NBA Draft.
This is one of my favorite days of the sports calendar year.I love the NBA, I love college basketball as well, and tonight is where the worlds collide.
This gives all the teams a chance to bolster their rosters and potentially get a piece that transforms their team.It also gives us a chance to bet and make some money.AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA Draft during an event at the Davis K-8 School in Brockton, Mass., on April 23, 2026.
(Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe/Getty Images)The Obvious PicksThe first three picks, most likely in this order, are going to be AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer.Dybantsa will end up with the Wizards as the first overall pick.
There is no value in betting him at -700, and the US-based books won't let you parlay him with other picks (or really any parlays for that matter).However, there might still be some value in betting Peterson at -250 to be the No.
2 overall pick.The reason is that if Dybantsa was not in this draft, Peterson would be the first pick of the draft.Cameron Boozer is a very good player, but there are a lot of questions about how talented he will be as a professional.
The rumor is that he will end up with the Grizzlies at third.His father, Carlos Boozer, used to play for the Jazz, so if anyone slips to second, it could be him.
However, Peterson is regarded as the better player and more likely choice.NBA LOTTERY CHAOS: WASHINGTON WIZARDS STRIKE GOLD, PACERS PAY FOR TANKING GAMBLE NIGHTMARECaleb Wilson from North Carolina is going to go to the Bulls as well.Those top four picks are pretty much set.
If any of these four guys are not in the top four, it would be Boozer, in my opinion.Keaton Wagler of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles against Isaia Howard of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of the Elite Eight in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at...