Rockets NBA Draft Lottery: Preview, How to Watch, Betting Odds
The Houston Rockets are on pins and needles as the NBA Draft Lottery takes place tonight. After finishing No. 2 in 2021 and No. 3 in 2022, the Rockets hope to finally secure the No. 1 pick that will allow them to select generational talent Victor Wembanyama.
Here’s a look at the full odds at the No. 1 pick from FanDuel ...
Detroit Pistons +550 (14 percent)
Houston Rockets +550 (14 percent)
San Antonio Spurs +550 (14 percent)
Charlotte Hornets +650 (12.5 percent)
Portland Trail Blazers +800 (10.5 percent)
Orlando Magic +900 (9.0 percent)
Indiana Pacers +1200 (6.8 percent)
Washington Wizards +1200 (6.7 percent)
Dallas Mavericks +2700 (3.0 percent, belongs to New York if not top-10)
Chicago Bulls +4400 (1.8 percent, belongs to Orlando if not top-4)
Oklahoma City Thunder +4400 (1.7 percent)
Toronto Raptors +7900 (1.0 percent)
New Orleans Pelicans +10000 (0.5 percent)
The Rockets have a 14 percent chance to pick first, but in case they don't, here are the remaining odds ...
No. 2 - 13.4 percent
No. 3 - 12.7 percent
No. 4 - 12 percent
No. 5 - 27.8 percent
No. 6 - 20 percent
Here’s a look at how to watch the NBA Draft Lottery ...
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 7 p.m. CST
Location: Chicago, IL
TV channel: ESPN
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