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How to Bet on the NBA Draft: Updated Odds, No. 1 Pick Prediction, Best Bets and More

AJ Dybansta is the betting favorite for No. 1, with BetMGM listing him at -750 and the first round airing on ESPN and ABC.

  • The 2026 NBA Draft continues tonight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with the second round scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • Washington Wizards hold the first overall pick for the first time since drafting guard John Wall in the 2010 draft, following their lottery win on May 10.
  • BYU forward AJ Dybansta is the betting favorite at-750 odds, ahead of Darryn Peterson , Cameron Boozer , and Caleb Wilson among top prospects.
  • Following the New York Knicks' 4-1 series win over the San Antonio Spurs, league teams are focused on roster improvements for the 2026-2027 season.
  • ESPN will broadcast the second round at 8 p.m. ET, giving the next crop of players their opportunity to discover where they will launch professional careers.
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The Latest: Prospects arrive on the red carpet for the 2026 NBA draft

The 2026 NBA draft is here, and the Washington Wizards are on the clock first.

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TVLine broke the news on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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