Buzz: AJ Dybantsa favored at No. 1, bettors split ...
Key takeaways
- Bet MGM and Draft Kings both report the BYU star as their top attractor of bets and handle in the market, though given his very short odds, he's not likely to pose a serious liability for the books.
- Speaking of, Peterson and Boozer are the favorites to be the No. 2 overall pick at -225 and +270, respectively, per DraftKings lines.
- Wilson is the odds-on favorite to go with the No. 4 pick at -750.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
AJ Dybantsa, right, is expected to be the first name called on Tuesday, with Darryn Peterson, left, the favorite to go second. Ed Zurga/Getty Images Doug Greenberg Jun 22, 2026, 05:33 PM ETMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions AJ Dybantsa is heavily favored to be the No. 1 overall selection in a deep, talented 2026 NBA draft class, showing -550, according to Draft Kings odds. Who bettors and bookmakers foresee going after that, though, is a bit more up in the air.
Bet MGM and Draft Kings both report the BYU star as their top attractor of bets and handle in the market, though given his very short odds, he's not likely to pose a serious liability for the books. Instead, BetMGM says Darius Acuff Jr. -- coming in at a very long 180-1 or 250-1, depending on the book -- is its largest caution, with Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer also taking some wagers.
Speaking of, Peterson and Boozer are the favorites to be the No. 2 overall pick at -225 and +270, respectively, per DraftKings lines. Both BetMGM and DraftKings report the largest amount of handle backing Peterson to go at the pick, but there's a large contingent of betting slips backing Boozer there, making him something of a liability. Boozer has also attracted significant action to be the No. 3 overall pick, where he's the favorite at -250.