2026 NBA Mock Draft: Top 10 picks based on the current betting odds
The 2026 NBA Draft begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. Betting markets currently include plays on the Knicks, Mavericks, and Nets. Experts continue to release mock draft projections for lottery selections.
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The draft date has arrived with the event starting tonight.
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2026 NBA Draft Consensus and Betting Odds
confidence 70%The 2026 NBA Draft begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. Betting markets currently include plays on the Knicks, Mavericks, and Nets. Experts continue to release mock draft projections for lottery selections.
What's confirmed:
- The 2026 NBA Draft starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
Still unconfirmed:
- Betting plays are available for the Nets, Mavericks, and Knicks.
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AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson Lead 2026 NBA Draft Top Picks
confidence 80%AJ Dybantsa is the favorite for the first overall pick. Darryn Peterson is also positioned at the top of the draft odds. The Washington Wizards are linked to Dybantsa in recent projections.
What's confirmed:
- AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are top candidates for the first overall pick.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Utah Jazz will draft Darryn Peterson.
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2026 NBA Draft Odds and Projections
confidence 90%AJ Dybantsa is the current favorite for the first overall pick. The Washington Wizards hold the lottery sweepstakes. Betting markets now include players such as Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson.
What's confirmed:
- AJ Dybantsa is the favorite for the first overall pick.
- The Washington Wizards hold the lottery sweepstakes.
Still unconfirmed:
- Brayden Burries may be paired with Cooper Flagg by Masai Ujiri to fortify the Dallas backcourt.
- Darryn Peterson and Caleb Wilson are available in Kalshi betting markets.
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2026 NBA Mock Draft: Betting Odds Projections
confidence 80%Current projections place AJ Dybantsa as the favorite for the first overall pick. The Washington Wizards hold the lottery sweepstakes and must choose between elite prospects. Betting odds heavily influence the top 10 projections.
What's confirmed:
- AJ Dybantsa from BYU is projected as the top pick by the Washington Wizards.
- The Washington Wizards hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- Darryn Peterson of Kansas is projected as the second pick for the Utah Jazz.
- Caleb Wilson of UNC is projected as the third pick for the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Cameron Boozer is projected to go to the Jazz at number 2.
- The Clippers are interested in Mikel Brown for the fifth pick.
- Darryn Peterson has had cramping issues that could cause him to slide in the draft.
- AJ Dybantsa is a 6-9 1/2 inch forward weighing 217 pounds.