2022 NBA Mock Draft Betting Picks
2022 NBA Mock Draft Betting Picks are available. The 2022 NBA Draft is just five days away. Oddsmakers are putting draft prop picks on the NBA betting board.
Orlando Magic will pick Auburn's Jabari Smith at No. 1 in the NBA Mock Draft. Chet Holmgren is the favorite to be drafted first.
Chet Holmgren, C, Gonzaga, is the favorite to be drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Holgren and his agent prefer joining the Thunder over the Magic.
Chet Holmgren wants to go to Oklahoma City.
The Houston Rockets traded Christian Wood for a late first-round selection. Paolo Banchero, a forward from Duke, is the more polished player on the board. Banchro is a -550 favorite at this spot.
Sacramento Kings are expected to pick Jaden Ivey, a guard from Purdue at No. 4. Several teams are interested in Ivey, including the Pistons, Pacers, Knicks, and Wizards.
There are a lot of teams trying to get deals done with Sacramento to select Ivey. Detroit, Indiana, Washington, and New York are among the teams interested.
Keegan Murray was the best college player in the country last season. He averaged 23.5 points and 8.7 rebounds per game for Iowa. Murray can attack the rim, shoot from 3-point range and is a plus defender.
Shaedon Sharpe was the consensus No. 1 recruit in the high school class of 2022. He reclassified and joined Kentucky midseason. The Pacers are settled in their backcourt with Malcolm Brogdon and Tyrese Haliburton. They could use Sharep's elite athleticism on the wing.
Bennedict Mathurin, a Canadian wing, is projected to go in the Top 10. Bennedicts played for Arizona last season and led the team with 17.7 ppg.
The San Antonio Spurs are going to pick Memphis' Jalen Duren at No. 9 in the NBA draft. Duren is a center with good physical traits and good potential. He doesn't have the shooting or passing ability, but he can grab rebounds, defend the rim, and score inside.
Johnny Davis was named the Big Ten player of the year for Wisconsin. Davis is a crafty scorer with an efficient mid-range game and a solid effort on the defensive end of floor.
The Knicks need a lead guard who can facilitate for others. Washington averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game as a freshman with Kentucky last season. Griffin is an excellent outside shooter who hit 44.7% of his threes as an 18-year-old at Duke.
Jeremy Sochan is a PF from Baylor. He has length and defensive versatility. Charlotte Hornets ranked near the bottom of the league in points allowed.
Malaki Branham is a potential NBA star. Mason Plumlee is an obvious replacement for him. Williams was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year at Duke. He's also an efficient scorer inside the paint and reliable at the charity stripe.
The Houston Rockets have three first-round picks for the second year in a row and can afford to gamble on a high-ceiling prospect like Gorgen Dieng. The 18-year-old played in the Australian NBL last season and flashed his vast potential with his defensive versatility, offensive skill set, and playmaking ability.
Chicago Bulls will draft Ochai Agbaji, a guard from Kansas. Agabaji was named the Big 12 Player of the Year. He is 22 years old and projects as a 3-and-D role player. Chicago Bulls drafted Ayo Dosunmu last year.
2022 NBA Mock Draft Betting Picks: Minnesota Timberwolves pick Jalen Williams, SG, Santa Clara. San Antonio Spurs pick Brown, a former five-star recruit. The Spurs coaching staff has been one of the best in the league at helping young players improve their shot.
Nikola Jovic, a Serbian forward, impressed in a private workout with the Denver Nuggets last week. Chandler impressed during a workout at Tennessee. The Grizzlies might look to move on from backup point guard Tyus Jones. Chandler grew up in Cordova.
Philadelphia 76ers pick EJ Liddell, a power forward from Ohio State. Lidell led the Buckeyes with 19.4 ppg on 49/37/77 shooting splits as a junior last year. He posted a standing vertical of 35.5 inches at the combine.
LaRavia is a versatile, high-IQ player that can help a team in a variety of ways. LaRavia is 20 years old and his stock took a boost when it was revealed that he was actually 20. Houston sent Christian Wood to the Mavs to acquire this pick. Beauchamp averaged 15.1 ppg with the G League Ignite last season.
Jaden Hardy is a shooting guard who played for the G League Ignite last season. He averaged 17.7 ppg.
Jaylin Williams earned first-team All-SEC and SEC All -Defensive Team honors with Arkansas last season. He fits as a high-energy, defensive-minded big man with a developing offensive game.
Caleb Houston, a former five-star recruit, was a disappointing freshman with Michigan. Dalen Terry, the third pick of the first round, is a high-IQ player that can help a team in a variety of ways.
The NBA Draft will start at 8 p.m. ET on June 23. Jabari Smith is the favorite to get taken first overall at odds of -165. Chet Holmgren is second on the NBA draft odds board at +125.
