
2025 NBA Draft Odds: Harper Leading the Race for No. 2 Pick
After the Mavericks' shocking win in the NBA Draft lottery, attention turns to the top prospects, with Dylan Harper emerging as the favorite for the No. 2 selection.
On a surprising Monday night, the basketball community was astounded as the Dallas Mavericks claimed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, despite having a mere 1.8% chance to do so.
While Cooper Flagg is widely anticipated to be selected first by Dallas, several other standout players are also in contention for top spots. With the draft order officially determined, the focus shifts to who the San Antonio Spurs might choose with the No. 2 pick, among others.
The 2025 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26. Here’s a breakdown of the current betting odds for the top picks at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 13:
No. 2 Pick Odds
- Dylan Harper, Rutgers: -1600 (bet $10 to win $10.63 total)
- Ace Bailey, Rutgers: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
- VJ Edgecombe, Baylor: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
- Cooper Flagg, Duke: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
- Tre Johnson, Texas: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
- Khaman Maluach, Duke: +8000 (bet $10 to win $910 total)
Current Standings
Dylan Harper had an impressive season at Rutgers, averaging 19.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, showcasing his skills with an average of 4.3 free throws made and 4.0 assists per game. He also set a new freshman scoring record at Rutgers with 564 points.
Ace Bailey, Harper’s teammate, also shone in his inaugural year, averaging 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds, marking himself as a versatile player.
Next in line is VJ Edgecombe from Baylor, with an athletic playing style and solid scoring, while Tre Johnson gained attention as the SEC Freshman of the Year.
Lastly, Jeremiah Fears played a pivotal role leading Oklahoma to the NCAA Tournament, averaging impressive stats including 17.1 points per game.
Keep an eye on these talents as they navigate towards the upcoming draft!