The 2022 NBA Draft is approaching quickly, so be ready!
Only a week following the conclusion of the NBA Finals, the league will swiftly shift its focus towards introducing a new draft class on Thursday night.
The Detroit Pistons have a significant chance to advance as a franchise, presenting a great opportunity. Additionally, Michigan sports bettors have a great chance to enjoy one final NBA betting experience before the offseason takes full swing.
The NBA Draft is consistently filled with trades and unexpected turns. To help you navigate through this thrilling event, we’ve compiled all the essential information on betting, along with potential insights into the Pistons’ plans.
NBA Draft Rundown
- The topic of discussion is the 2022 NBA Draft.
- Date: June 23, 2022
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- The event will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
- ABC (for initial round only), ESPN, and ESPN+ offer television and streaming services.
- The Detroit Pistons have made two draft selections: the 5th overall pick and the 46th overall pick.
- The Orlando Magic has the No. 1 Pick.
Can I bet on the 2022 NBA Draft?
Certainly, you have the opportunity to place bets on the NBA Draft.
Sports betting for drafts is permitted in almost twelve states, including Michigan.
Michigan sports bettors will have the opportunity to place bets on the draft just like the NFL Draft, but they must do so before the draft commences on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
The current available markets include:
- Choose a Number: Place a bet on the player who will be selected as the top pick, second pick, third pick, and so on. Many sportsbooks provide markets for picks 1-5, with each player accompanied by a moneyline.
- Here is an alternative way to rewrite the given text:<br><br>”The Top 10 Odds represent the likelihood of a player getting drafted within the top 10 picks. Generally, this list excludes players who are highly anticipated to be among the top five selections. Certain sportsbooks may also provide similar betting options for the entire first round.”
- Draft Position Betting: Bet on whether a player’s draft position will be above or below the listed over/under.
- Team Draft Options: Certain sportsbooks provide the opportunity to wager on which player a team will select first in the draft, along with a diverse selection of players in case the team’s draft position changes.
NBA Draft odds for Pistons at No. 5
The Pistons didn’t receive favorable results in the NBA Draft Lottery this year, unlike last year.
Despite being one of the top three teams favored to secure the No. 1 pick in 2022, Detroit unexpectedly landed at the fifth position.
Adding to the problem is the fact that the majority of experts consider this draft to consist of four highly talented individuals. The players unanimously recognized as the top four prospects in this draft are:
- Chet Holmgren, PF Gonzaga
- Jabari Smith, PF Auburn
- Paolo Banchero, PF Duke
- Jaden Ivey, PG Purdue
Smith Jr. is the leading contender to be chosen as the top pick overall, with Banchero and Holmgren closely trailing behind. Ivey is the preferred choice for the fourth selection.
If any of these four players happen to become available, the Pistons are most likely interested in acquiring them. The roster has a definite need for three power forwards, and Ivey, being a versatile combo guard, could potentially complement Cade Cunningham effectively.
Iowa forward Keegan Murray holds the top position as the favored bet for being selected at No. 5 in the NBA Draft.
DraftKings Sportsbook MI has him listed as +130, while FanDuel Sportsbook MI lists him at +145.
Ivey is closely trailing him with odds of +175/+240, while Benedict Mathurin, a forward from Arizona, is also in contention with odds of +280 FD. Additionally, Shaedon Sharpe, a guard from Kentucky, is an outsider with odds of +1000 FD.
Pistons could be looking for more picks
Detroit may enter Thursday’s draft with the intention of obtaining additional picks.
There have been active discussions within the team regarding the potential trade of Jerami Grant, a 6-foot-8 forward. It is possible that a trade could be finalized on Draft day.
Grant’s name has been circulating fervently in trade rumors, with many teams eyeing him as a valuable addition to boost their competitiveness for the upcoming season. Numerous reports have linked him to various teams across the first round of the draft.
It is highly probable that re-signing Grant will be included in any trade agreement, considering he is currently on a contract that expires in 2022-23 and earns approximately $21 million.
Pistons GM Troy Weaver has displayed great proactivity during draft nights. A prime example is his actions in 2020, where he orchestrated trades to secure three first round picks. Initially selecting Killian Hayes at No. 7, Weaver then maneuvered to acquire Isaiah Stewart at No. 16 and Saddiq Bey at No. 19.
The Pistons’ actions and choices on Thursday may be influenced by the players they plan to pursue in free agency, with Detroit expected to actively participate in the market. Rumors have linked guard Jalen Brunson and center DeAndre Ayton to the team.
