The NBA Draft for 2021 is scheduled to take place on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. CST, and will be aired on both ESPN and ABC.
Because of the modified schedule for this year, the NBA Draft, which typically takes place in June, has been postponed by one month.
Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Evan Mobley are expected to be the top three picks in the upcoming draft, with the potential to become future stars. This is considered a strong draft class.
Unfortunately, the Chicago Bulls do not have a first-round pick, disappointing their fans. Despite finishing ninth overall, they traded Nikola Vucevic to the Orlando Magic in the winter.
In the following section, we will explore the NBA Draft betting options available at Illinois sportsbooks and also review the odds for the 2021-22 Bulls season.
conflict and offers for the 2021 NBA Draft
DraftKings Sportsbook is offering a 50% profit boost for Thursday’s Draft.
You can wager up to $50, with the possibility of winning up to $100 more. The wager must be placed before the Draft starts at 7 p.m. to take advantage of the bonus winnings.
DraftKings in Illinois offers the most comprehensive selection of online sports betting options for the celebrations. Bettors in IL can place wagers on a wide range of NBA markets, including but not limited to:
- From the initial discovery to the second selection in the draft
- individuals who will complete in the top 10 positions
- Player draft position above / below
- Below are the top three pulls.
- Who will be the second pick in a head-to-head draft?
Thursday will be the first opportunity for Illinois basketball fans to legally bet on star point guard Ayo Dosunmu, something they were unable to do while he was in school.
Dosunmu’s draft position at DraftKings is set at 26.5% over/under. The Bulls have the 38th overall pick in the second round, making them potential candidates to acquire Dosunmu. Born and raised in Chicago, Dosunmu has strong ties to the city.
Cunningham is almost guaranteed to be drafted first overall by the Detroit Pistons, with odds at -10,000 at PointsBet Sportsbook in Illinois. The Draft will really begin at the second pick with the Houston Rockets.
PointsBet’s No. 2 overall pick possibilities are listed below.
- – 455 Jalen Green
- Mobley, Evan: + 250
- + 800, suggests Jalen
- Cade Cunningham: 2, 000
- Scottie Barnes: 2, 500
The Cleveland Cavaliers have three general manager options to consider, in addition to the No. 1 pick.
- – 455 Evan Mobley
- + 175 Jalen Green
- + 350 Jalen Suggs
- Scottie Barnes: 1, 000
- Jonathan Kuminga: 1, 200
Remember that these bets may also be influenced by industries. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the possible targets for the Oklahoma City Thunder if they decide to use their numerous additional picks to trade into the bottom three.
Chicago Bulls conflict 2021 – 22
The Bulls have very low odds to win the NBA championship on DraftKings, currently sitting at +10,000.
That being said, there are a handful of prop bets that may catch the interest of Bulls fans. Here are a couple to keep an eye on:
- Zach LaVine will score the most points in the NBA: + 2, 500
- Nikola Vucevic will lead the NBA in rebounds with a total of +1,200.
- Chicago Bulls acquire Ben Simmons as their second team member, gaining +2,200 points.
- Bradley Beal, a staff member of the Chicago Bulls, has an increase of +2,000.
- The odds of Damian Lillard joining the Chicago Bulls are currently set at +5000.
There is increasing excitement surrounding Simmons in recent days. The Bulls may emerge as a surprise contender to acquire the controversial NBA player.
