
NBA 2nd-round playoff upsets provide betting value
DraftKings’ Johnny Avello describes how bettors are reacting to the NBA playoffs 2nd round upsets.
All season, the balls didn’t bounce their way.
But tonight, the dreck of the NBA can have their first fun moment of spring when the NBA Lottery is drawn. Tonight, we’ll let you know who has the top pick as it happens, and we’ll try to figure out who will draft who.
It’s the best night for losers, it’s NBA Draft Lottery time!
The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Lottery.
The San Antonio Spurs have the No. 2 pick.
The Philadelphia Sixers have the NO. 3 pick
The Charlotte Hornets have the No. 4 pick.
The Utah Jazz have the No. 5 pick.
The Washington Wizards have the No. 6 pick.
The New Orleans Pelicans have the No. 7 pick.
The Brooklyn Nets have the No. 8 pick.
The Toronto Raptors have the No. 9 pick
Who has the 10th pick in the NBA Draft?
The Houston Rockets have the No. 10 pick.
Who has the 11th pick in the NBA Draft?
The Portland Trailblazers have the No. 11 pick
Who has the No. 12 pick in the NBA draft?
The Chicago Bulls have the 12th pick.
Who has the No. 13 pick in the NBA draft?
The Atlanta Hawks have the 13th pick.
Who has the No. 14 pick in the NBA draft?
The San Antonio Spurs have the 14th pick.
NBA Lottery odds of first pick
- Utah: 14%
- Washington: 14%
- Charlotte: 14%
- New Orleans: 12.5%
- Philadelphia: 10.5%
- Brooklyn: 9%
- Toronto: 7.5%
- San Antonio: 6%
- Phoenix: 3.8%
- Portland: 3.7%
- Dallas: 1.8%
- Sacramento: 0.8%
- Atlanta: 0.7%
When is the NBA Draft Lottery?
The NBA Draft Lottery is May 12.
What time is the NBA Draft Lottery?
The NBA Draft Lottery will start at 7 p.m.
What channel is the NBA Draft Lottery on?
The Draft Lottery will air on ESPN.
The NBA Draft will be held June 25 and 26, as the first round will be held on the final Tuesday in June, the second round the final Wednesday of the month.
Who is representing each lottery team on stage?
Individuals with ties to the respective franchise often represent teams in the lottery. Here is who will be at the draft lottery tonight.
- Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez, head coach
- Charlotte Hornets: Charles Lee, head coach
- Chicago Bulls: Matas Buzelis, player
- Dallas Mavericks: Rolando Blackman, team ambassador
- Houston Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon, Rockets Hall of Famer
- New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson, player
- Philadelphia 76ers: Jared McCain, player
- Portland Trail Blazers: Toumani Camara, player
- Sacramento Kings: Keon Ellis, player
- San Antonio Spurs: Mitch Johnson, head coach
- Toronto Raptors: Masai Ujiri, vice chairman and team president
- Utah Jazz: Ashley Smith, co-owner
- Washington Wizards: Bub Carrington, player
USA Today contributed to this report.