2025 NBA Draft Odds: Who Will Land Cooper Flagg?
In the world of professional sports, losing can sometimes be a winning strategy. Teams that falter now might just find themselves in a prime position come draft time.
This is particularly true with the 2025 NBA Draft approaching, where all eyes are on Duke sensation Cooper Flagg. Teams that tumble from now until spring have a shot at snapping him up with a top pick.
Let's dive into the odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, as of April 21, on who might draft Flagg.
- Wizards: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
- Hornets: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
- Jazz: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
- Pelicans: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)
- 76ers: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
- Nets: +950 (bet $10 to win $105 total)
It's no surprise to see the Wizards, Hornets, and Jazz leading the pack. Utah claimed the dreaded worst record spot at 17-65, closely followed by Washington and Charlotte.
But there's a glimmer of hope in these grim standings. Flagg, who has firmed as a favorite for the No. 1 pick, announced his draft entry recently. With impressive stats at Duke—averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, along with 1.4 steals and blocks per game—he seems set to make waves in the NBA.
The draft lottery isn't always kind to the league's cellar dwellers. While the three worst teams each boast a 14% chance at the top pick, history shows fortune doesn't always favor them. Just last year, it was Atlanta, with a mere 3% chance, that nabbed the first pick.
For context, the last time the team with the worst record grabbed the No. 1 pick was back in 2018 when Phoenix emerged victorious.
As we edge closer to the draft, the stakes and the anticipation grow ever higher.
