If you think you know what GM Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions are going to do with their first pick of the 2021 NFL draft, you have a chance to put your money where your mouth is. The updated betting odds for the position of the Lions top pick are out via BetMGM.
The current favorite position is wide receiver, which is a pressing need for the Lions. At a +120 line, it’s the clear top projection. That moneyline translates to a 45 percent probability. Next up is quarterback at +450, an 18 percent probability based on the odds conversion.
Linebacker, offensive line and cornerback round out the top five positional odds for Detroit’s first pick. It’s important to note the verbiage of the bet; it’s for the position of the Lions first selection, not the No. 7 overall pick where the team is currently slotted.
The full list at BetMGM as of April 15th, which includes specialists for those truly looking to make a longshot wager:
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