2025 NBA Draft Predictions: Who Will Go Top 5? Early Odds Breakdown
The 2025 NBA Draft is just one week away, and we all know Cooper Flagg is going first overall. But the bigger questions lie with the other top five picks, and what order they will be selected. Jason Radowitz gives a full early NBA Draft breakdown with projections and odds ahead of the June 25th selection.
Jason Radowitz - June 18, 2025, 12:55 PM EDT
5 Minute Read2025 NBA Draft Predictions: Who Will Go Top 5? Early Odds Breakdown
The 2025 NBA Draft will take place on Wednesday, June 25th.
The Draft Lottery already revealed that the Dallas Mavericks will have the No. 1 overall pick. As long as Dallas doesn't trade the pick, it's very likely that former Duke forward Cooper Flagg will be the No. 1 overall selection.
In addition, it's also very likely that former Rutgers star Dylan Harper will be drafted second overall to the Spurs. As of now, there are rumors that the Spurs could trade this pick for a superstar. But if no trade materializes, the Spurs will likely be more than happy to pick up Harper at the No. 2 spot.
No matter who picks at two, the pick will very likely be Harper.
However, it gets tricky with Pick Three. The Philadelphia 76ers have choices to make. Reports have stated that Ace Bailey has rubbed teams the wrong way during his interview process, but that some believe his talent is still worth a look at three despite the inconsistencies.
If Bailey is passed, VJ Edgecombe from Baylor or Jeremiah Fears from Oklahoma will be looked at.
With all that in mind, we'll discuss the top picks and odds for the 2025 NBA Draft below.
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2025 NBA Draft Odds
2025 NBA Draft Odds
Number 3 Overall Pick Odds
As of right now, the Philadelphia 76ers have the No. 3 pick and have the highest probability to select VJ Edgecombe from Baylor at -165 odds.
Edgecombe made a strong impression with the 76ers, which is why he's jumped up the draft boards and has the highest probability to be picked No. 3. However, Ace Bailey will work out for the 76ers later today. Bailey has one last chance to make a strong impression to lock up that No. 3 spot and land with the 76ers.
Ultimately, Bailey would be a really good fit for the 76ers. The 76ers already have a win-now roster and don't need Bailey to come in and be a star right away. Heck, he can come off the bench and produce for the 76ers if they need.
Or, if he starts, he wouldn't be ball-dominant and wouldn't need to be the first scoring option on the squad.
Therefore, Ace Bailey at +350 to be drafted third is a very good value play.
Number 4 Overall Pick Odds
If Ace Bailey isn't selected at Pick No. 3, there will likely be teams calling up the Hornets and looking for a trade. Bailey has super high potential and could be the best player in the draft when all is said and done. He needs to mature and grow a bit. However, he's also extremely young, with a bag that nobody has really seen at his age.
However, personally, I've got Bailey going at Pick No. 3. It's more likely Charlotte will take this pick.
If the Hornets pick, it'll likely be Kon Knueppel. He's a premier shooter and a great playmaker. He's also a winner, and Charlotte needs those types of players.
Knueppel at +230 to be selected fourth overall is very enticing.
Number 5 Overall Pick Odds
The Utah Jazz are undoubtedly interested in Kon Knueppel and Ace Bailey. But if those two are off the board, they'll likely draft between Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, and VJ Edgecombe.
I wouldn't be shocked if the Jazz went after Edgecombe, who is probably the best two-way player in the draft. He'll be considered as a No. 3 pick, but if he drops to No. 5, the Jazz will likely bring in the most intriguing prospect remaining on the board.
He's super athletic and continues to improve his game. He's a work in progress, but so are most prospects being drafted in the top ten. You can't go wrong with a +900 long shot with Edgecombe.
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