Sportsbooks have Flagg in rare air for NBA draft
Briefly

Cooper Flagg, a standout Duke player, has become an overwhelming favorite to be the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with odds hitting -100,000 at several sportsbooks. This indicates sportsbooks' strong belief in his selection by the Dallas Mavericks. While Flagg attracted a majority of the money wagered, he had fewer total bets compared to other players. Industry experts remarked on the rarity of such extreme odds, recalling past instances where such heavy favorites did not succeed.
Flagg's odds to be the top pick in the draft reached -100,000, indicating a high level of confidence among sportsbooks and bettors on his selection by the Dallas Mavericks.
While we all expect him to go No. 1, we want to make sure customers who are betting on the draft have the opportunity to bet on the most talked about player.
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