Tag: NFL Draft Betting

Which position will Chargers select with their first pick in 2023 NFL draft?

Find out which direction oddsmakers think the Chargers will go with their first-round selection.

We are hours away from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announcing who will be the newest member of the Chargers. Who will it be, though?

While fans are amid their final debates on who Los Angeles should draft, oddsmakers have created some NFL futures bets that show which position is favored to be their first selection.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, wide receiver has the highest odds to be the first position taken at -210.

Tight end is second at +250, followed by defensive lineman/edge (+700), running back (+800), cornerback (+1000), offensive lineman (+2200), safety (+2500), linebacker (+2500) and quarterback (+15000).

L.A. has a significant need for speed at the wideout. They have been linked to USC’s Jordan Addison, Boston College’s Zay Flowers, TCU’s Quentin Johnston and Tennessee’s Jalin Hyatt throughout the pre-draft process.

If Georgia’s Nolan Smith, Iowa’s Lukas Van Ness or Clemson’s Myles Murphy were to slide, it could be tempting for the Bolts to snag one of them.

Texas RB Bijan Robinson and the Chargers have been connected and I could see them being in consideration for their pick, that’s if he slides or they trade up.

Cornerback can be a sneaky bet because Brandon Staley is always looking to add to the position room and with there being uncertainty surrounding J.C. Jackson’s return from his injury last season.

If I were making a bet, I would place money on tight end, specifically with the Chargers taking Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer.

Only time will tell.

2021 NFL draft betting: Odds favor Chargers taking offensive lineman in Round 1

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco hasn’t taken an offensive lineman in the first-round since 2013.

The Chargers’ most pressing need on the roster is the left tackle position.

Many, including oddsmakers, believe that’s the direction that general manager Tom Telesco will go when Los Angeles is on the clock at No. 13.

According to BetMGM, the odds for the most likely positions are as follows:

  • Offensive lineman +110 (Bet $100 to win $110)
  • Cornerback +400 (Bet $100 to win $400)
  • Wide receiver +450
  • Defensive lineman +500
  • Linebacker +1200

Since the start of the pre-draft process, I have said that L.A. needs to take the team’s left tackle of the future with their first pick now that they have their franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert.

They’re in a position where they will be able to land one, with the likely options being Northwestern’s Rashawn Slater, Virginia Tech’s Christian Darrisaw, Texas’ Samuel Cosmi and Oklahoma State’s Teven Jenkins.

Telesco has a track record of banking on mid- late-round tackles, but the fact that none of them have panned out should be a learning lesson that he should not wait to draft one.

If Telesco sticks to his guns, he could consider South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn to give head coach Brandon Staley a dynamic defender in the secondary or supply Herbert with another pass-catching weapon with someone like Alabama’s DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle.

My prediction is that Telesco will realize that he has to construct a roster that will put Herbert in position for long-term success, and he chooses to protect his blindside with one of the top linemen.

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2020 NFL Draft: How sports bettors are betting on wide receiver prop

Which wide receiver are sports bettors heavily investing in to go first among wideouts in the NFL Draft? We break it down.

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The 2020 NFL Draft is here! The first-round kicks off in virtual format tonight and it will be a great distraction to everything the world has dealt with in recent weeks.

We’ve had a lot of coverage of NFL Draft prop bets in recent time; now it’s time to dig a little deeper and see how sports bettors are investing their money around some NFL Draft props. There is a very talented group of wide receivers in this year’s class, several of which we could argue deserves to be the No. 1 receiver drafted among their peers at the position.

But how are sports bettors investing on who will be the first wide receiver drafted?

We checked in with BetMGM sportsbook, who have the following odds on NFL Draft prospect wide receivers in regards to being the first wideout chosen this year:

  • Ceedee Lamb, Oklahoma: -164
  • Jerry Jeudy, Alabama: +175
  • Henry Ruggs III, Alabama: +450
  • Justin Jefferson, LSU: +4000
  • Denzel Mims, Baylor: +20000
  • Tee Higgins, Clemson: +25000
  • Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado: +25000
  • Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State: +25000
  • Jalen Reagor, Texas Christian: +25000
  • K.J. Hamler, Penn State: +25000
  • Michal Pitman, Jr., USC: +25000
  • Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan: +50000
  • Chase Claypool, Notre Dame: +50000
  • Gabriel Davis, UCF: +50000
  • K.J. Hill, Ohio State: +50000
  • Van Jefferson, Florida: +50000

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How are sports bettors spending their money on this wide receiver NFL Draft prop bet?

Sports bettors have narrowed it down to two players, Lamb and Jeudy, as the wideouts getting the bulk of the action around who will be the first wide receiver drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. Its close between the two on percentage of bets, but the handle is dominated by Lamb.

Lamb has seen 45.20% of the sports bets placed on him among the receivers, while Jeudy has seen 36.48% of bets. Here’s where they separate: Sports bettors have wagered 69.01% of the handle on Lamb, whereas Jeudy has seen 18.33% of the handle.

New to sports betting? Lamb at -164 implies he has a 62.12% chance odds of being the top receiver selected in this year’s class; a $100 wager on him would return a profit of $60.98 if he is indeed selected first among his wideout peers. Jeudy at +175, on the other hand, returns a profit of $175 on that same $100 wager if he’s the No. 1 receiver taken.

Ruggs III comes in third at BetMGM, seeing 14.92% of the bets in his favor and 10.85% of the handle.

Jefferson (1.77%/1.63%) and Higgins (1.03%/0.04%) round out the top five among wide receivers.

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2020 NFL Draft: How sports bettors are betting on running back prop

Which running back are sports bettors heavily investing in to go first among running backs in the NFL Draft? We break it down.

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The 2020 NFL Draft is finally upon us, as the first-round of this year’s draft kicks off in virtual format Thursday evening.

We’ve had a lot of fun with NFL Draft prop bets in recent time, but now it’s time to dig a little deeper and see how sports bettors are investing their money with the NFL Draft here. While the running back position has generally taken a back-seat to other positions in recent years, this year there are a number of talented backs you could argue deserve to go first among their peers at the position.

We checked in with the BetMGM sportsbook, who have the following odds on NFL Draft prospect runners in regards to being the first back chosen this year:

  • D’andre Swift, Georgia: -200
  • Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin: +450
  • J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State: +600
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU: +350
  • Cam Akers, Florida State: +8000
  • Zack Moss, Utah: +8000

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They have much longer odds on Arizona State RB Eno Benjamin (+50000), Maryland RB Anthony McFarland (+50000), Vanderbilt RB Ke’shawn Vaughn (+50000), Boston College RB A.J. Dillon (+50000), Appalachian State RB Darrynton Evans (+50000) and Florida RB Lamical Perine (+50000). Those would be nice profits, but aren’t worth investments.

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How are sports bettors spending their money on this NFL Draft prop bet?

The dominate money is being bet on Swift being the No. 1 running back. According to BetMGM, Swift had received 52.04% of the bets and a massive 75.11% of the handle as of Thursday afternoon.

New to sports betting? A $100 wager on Swift returns a profit of $50 should he be the first running back selected in the NFL Draft.

Taylor comes in second, with 25.51% of the bets and 12.13% of the handle wagered. Taylor, at +450 odds, would return a profit of $450 on a $100 wager if he is taken first among the running backs.

Rounding out the top five, Edwards-Helaire is at 13.78% of bets and 10.13% of handle. Dobbins is at 7.14% of bets and 2.27% of wagers, while Akers is 1.53% of bets and 0.35% of handle.

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2020 NFL Draft: 10 best prop bets to make

Analyzing betting odds centered around the 2020 NFL Draft, and looking at the 10 best prop bets to make.

The 2020 NFL Draft begins Thursday and we break it down with a look at the 10 best prop bets for the NFL draft.

1. QB Tua Tagovailoa draft position: Over 5.5 (+110), Under 5.5 (-136)

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. ET.

The Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers have been connected to Tagovailoa. They have the fifth and sixth overall picks, respectively.

This bet comes down to whether you believe the Chargers want him. If they do, they will trade up.

Teams targeting their franchise quarterback often must trade up if they don’t have the No. 1 overall pick. The Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens traded up in 2018. The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans did in 2017. The Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles did in 2016.

The best bet here is UNDER and at -136 there is still some value.

2. QB Justin Herbert draft position: Over 5.5 (-110), Under 5.5 (-110)

With both the Over and Under set evenly, it is worth going either way. Again, it comes down to the Chargers and whether they feel they must draft a quarterback. If the Dolphins go with Tagovailoa, the Chargers could go with Herbert, however, they have a greater need at offensive tackle. You can go either way with this bet but the Chargers also have interest in QB Jalen Hurts later in the draft. I’m taking the OVER (-110).

3. DT Derrick Brown draft position: Over 8.5 (+110), Under (-136)

While many consider him a lock for the top 10, most commonly mocked to the Carolina Panthers with the seventh pick, defensive linemen who test below average athletically and don’t have a history of big production in the passing games often slip. With teams potentially trading up to target offensive linemen, Brown could slip out of the top 10. Go for the value here and take the OVER (+110).

4. Total Alabama players drafted in 1st round: Over 5.5 (+110), Under (-130)

Five Crimson Tide players are locks — QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Jerry Jeudy, WR Henry Ruggs III, OL Jedrick Wills and S Xavier McKinney. The wild cards are pass rusher Terrell Lewis and CB Trevon Diggs. Both play premium positions. Only one of them has to get selected to hit the over. Go with the value and take the OVER (+110).

5. Exact outcome of first 3 draft picks

The favorite is Joe Burrow/Chase Young/Jeff Okudah at +115. History says teams will trade up for a quarterback. Go with one of two scenarios. Joe Burrow/Chase Young/Justin Herbert at +340 or Joe Burrow/Chase Young/Tua Tagovailoa at +360

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6. In which round will RB Jonathan Taylor be drafted? Round 1 (+275), Rounds 2-7 (-358)

There is no need to even consider him going undrafted, even though the odds are +10000. Considering his size, production and his testing at the combine, he will go in the first round. Take ROUND 1 (+275).

7. Which team will draft WR Henry Ruggs III?

The favorites are the Denver Broncos at +280 but a recent report suggests they will move up to target Jerry Jeudy. The safest pick would be the San Francisco 49ers at +425 but I have my eyes on a big payout. The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to move up and San Francisco could take a defensive lineman to replace DeForest Buckner. I’m betting on the EAGLES (+1500).

8. First running back drafted

The favorite is D’Andre Swift at -182. Considering his production, size and combine testing numbers, Jonathan Taylor (+200) is where the value is.

9. First offensive lineman drafted

The favorite is Jedrick Wills at -130. Next is Tristan Wirfs at +110. The New York Giants have mostly been connected to Wirfs until recently and Wills appears to be the pick. Go with the recent trend with WILLS (-130).

10. Josh Jones draft position: Over 27.5 (-110), Under 27.5 (-110)

With even odds either way, consider the premium nature of the offensive tackle position. Jones could go in the late teens. He has been connected to the Miami Dolphins who have the 18th and 26th picks. Take the UNDER (-110).

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2020 NFL Draft: Which tight end will be drafted first?

A look at the tight ends who could be drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft and who is most likely to be picked first.

One of the weakest positions in the 2020 NFL Draft is tight end. Barring a surprise, there won’t be a tight end drafted in the first round. In fact, there is a realistic chance that there isn’t a tight end drafted inside of the top-50 selections.

However, that won’t prevent us from wagering on who will be the first tight end draft come April 23-25. Take a look at the odds for the first tight end to be drafted:

2020 NFL Draft odds, first TE selected:

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday, March 21 at 5:20 p.m. ET.

Player
School
Odds
Cole Kmet Notre Dame -110
Adam Trautman Dayton +400
Thaddeus Moss LSU +600
Albert Okwuegbunam Missouri +600
Brycen Hopkins Purdue +800
Hunter Bryant Washington +800
Harrison Bryant Florida Atlantic +1200
Jared Pinkney Vanderbilt +1200

Who will be the first TE drafted? Best bets

Notre Dame’s Cole Kmet is the odds-on favorite to be the first tight end off the board as he possesses ideal size and speed for the position. While he needs to improve as a blocker, he is just 20 years old and is still improving. Given the big-school pedigree and elite size, Kmet should come off the board sometime in the second round. Even despite the lower odds, Kmet is still a GOOD BET to be the first tight end selected.

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After Kmet comes Dayton’s Adam Trautman. Despite playing at a small school, Trautman made a name for himself at the 2020 Senior Bowl. But after he ran a 4.80 40-yard dash at the combine, it’s tough to see Trautman being drafted inside the top 60 picks. Despite the attractive odds, PASS on betting on Trautman to be the first tight end selected.

The sucker bet here is LSU’s Thaddeus Moss, whose odds have been pushed up due to name recognition. After measuring in at 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, Moss doesn’t have ideal size for the position — to go with his below-average speed. That doesn’t even take into account that he broke his foot before the combine, meaning that he won’t be able to work out for teams at all before late April. PASS on Moss to be the first tight end drafted at +600 and look for him to be a late Day 3 selection.

An intriguing longshot name to monitor is Missouri’s Albert Okwuegbunam. At the combine, Okwuegbunam stole the show with a 4.49 40 dash while weighing 258 pounds. He is one of the most athletic tight ends in the class, and with three years of college production on his resume, it wouldn’t be a shock to see someone gamble on his upside late in the second round. CONSIDER BETTING on Okwuegbunam at +600 to be the first tight end drafted.

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