NBA Draft Betting: Reed Sheppard Favored to be No. 3 Overall Pick

Reed Sheppard is the favorite to be the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft, according to recently-unveiled odds from DraftKings.

The Kentucky guard has +230 odds to be chosen at 3, with Alexandre Sarr and Zaccharie Risacher the likely Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the draft.

While Sheppard has the highest likelihood, the implied probability is only 30.3%, as other candidates are also in the mix.

Odds to be the No. 3 Overall Pick in the NBA Draft

• Reed Sheppard +230
• Donovan Clingan +425
• Stephon Castle +650
• Nikola Topic +650
• Zaccharie Risacher +900
• Rob Dillingham +1000
• Alexandre Sarr +1100
• Matas Buzelis +1200
• Ronald Holland +1300
• Tidjane Salaun +3000
• Dalton Knecht +4000
• Isaiah Collier +5000
• Cody Williams +5000
• Zach Edey +10000
• Kyle Filipowski +10000
• Bronny James +15000

The Houston Rockets have the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, although there is speculation they could be open to dealing the selection for a veteran player.

UConn guard Stephon Castle has been commonly mocked to Houston at No. 3 overall, which makes his +650 odds pretty intriguing.

Sheppard is an elite shooter who can help space the floor, which is a key factor. The oddsmakers believe he currently has the best shot at being the third pick in the NBA draft, although there is plenty of time for momentum to swing.

Donovan Clingan is an intriguing prospect for teams in need of a big man. He has the second-best odds to be the No. 3 overall pick and the chances could move higher if Houston makes a trade with a team that covets him.

Big names like Zach Edey and Bronny James are listed to be the No. 3 pick, though as extreme longshots since neither is expected to be a lottery pick.

There is quite a bit of uncertainty at the top of the NBA draft in 2024. Sheppard is the favorite to be the No. 3 overall pick but plenty of others could ultimately end up being that choice.