Happy NFL Draft Day! After months and months of waiting, one of the biggest betting events of the year is finally upon us. Here are the latest odds for some of the most popular prop bets heading into tonight's first round, courtesy of BetMGM.
1st Overall Pick
Trevor Lawrence -10000
Zach Wilson + 1800
Justin Fields + 4000
Trey Lance + 8000
2nd Overall Pick
Zach Wilson -2500
Justin Fields + 1400
Trey Lance + 4000
Kyle Pitts + 4000
Trevor Lawrence + 4000
Mac Jones + 5000
3rd Overall Pick
Mac Jones -225
Trey Lance + 240
Justin Fields + 325
Kyle Pitts + 2200
Zach Wilson + 5000
Exact Outcome Picks 1-2-3
Lawrence, Wilson, Jones -225
Larence, Wilson, Lance + 250
Lawrence, Wilson, Fields + 350
First three Picks all Quarterbacks -140
First Wide Receiver Selected
JaMarr Chase -1200
Jaylen Wddle + 800
DeVonta Smith + 900
First Running Back Selected
Najee Harris -250
Travis Etienne + 170
Javonte Williams + 850
First Offensive Lineman Selected
Penei Sewell -450
Rashawn Slater + 250
Christian Darrisaw + 3500
Alijah Vera-Tucker + 4000
First Defensive Lineman Selected
Kwity Paye -115
Jaelen Phillips + 150
Christian Barmore + 500
Gregory Rousseau + 1000
First Cornerback Selected
Patrick Surtain -250
Jaycee Horn + 190
Caleb Farley + 2000
First Defensive Player Selected
Patrick Surtain + 110
Jaycee Horn + 190
Micah Parsons + 600
Kwity Paye + 1100
Jaelen Phillips + 1100
Over/Under Round 1 Players By Position
Quarterbacks 5.5 (Over + 350, Under -500)
Runnings Backs 1.5 (Over + 160, Under -200)
Wide Receivers 4.5 (Over -400, Under + 280)
Tight Ends 1.5 (Over + 400, Under -600)
Linebackers 4.5 (Over + 140, Under -175)
Offensive Linemen 6.5 (Over -110, Under -110)
Defensive Linemen 4.5 (Over + 110, Under -140)
Cornerbacks 4.5 (Over -140, Under + 110)
Safeties 0.5 (Over -250, Under + 190)
Offensive Players 18.5 (Over -115, Under -110)
Defensive Players 13.5 (Over -110, Under -115)
In addition to the Draft, we also have 9 MLB games, 6 NBA games and 10 NHL games. For an updated breakdown of Thursday's betting action, be sure to tune in to the VSiN Market Insights Podcast with Josh Appelbaum. It will be posted at 12:30 p.m. ET. I'll be joining The Lombardi Line with Michael Lombardi and Patrick Meagher at 1:45 p.m. ET to offer a market update.
In the meantime, let's discuss where the money is flowing for a pair of MLB games today.
1:15 p.m. ET: Philadelphia Phillies (12-12) at St. Louis Cardinals (12-12)
The Phillies have taken the first two games of this three-game series, beating the Cardinals 2-1 in the opener and 5-3 last night. The Cardinals won the middle game 5-2. In this afternoon's series finale, the Phillies send out ace Aaron Nola (2-1, 2.84 ERA) while the Cardinals give the ball to lefty Kwang Hyun Kim (1-0, 4.15 ERA). This line opened with Philadelphia listed as a -130 road favorite and St. Louis a + 120 home dog. The public is rushing to the window to lay the chalk with the Phillies, especially with their best pitcher on the mound. However, despite this lopsided support we've seen the Phillies fall from -130 to -120. This signals some sharp reverse line movement buying low on the home dog Cardinals (+ 120 to + 110). The Cardinals have value as a team receiving 10-cents or more steam in their favor in a non-division game (52-40, 57% this season). St. Louis also matches as a "sweet spot" dog + 140 or less (90-91, 49.7%, + 14 units won). The Cards are + 4 in run differential this season. The Phillies are -15. One injury to monitor here: Bryce Harper. He left last night's game after getting hit in the face with a pitch. He is questionable for today.
5:10 p.m. ET: Detroit Tigers (8-16) at Chicago White Sox (12-10)
The Tigers shocked the White Sox 5-2 in the series opener, cashing as massive + 220 road dogs. Then we saw yesterday's second game of the series rained out. Tonight, the Tigers trot out lefty Matt Boyd (2-2, 1.82 ERA) while the White Sox counter with righty Dylan Cease (0-0, 4.15 ERA). This line opened with the White Sox listed as -140 home favorites and the Tigers a + 120 road dog. Pros and Joes seem to be in agreement here as we've seen heavy action side with the White Sox, driving Chicago up to -150. The Tigers are 4-7 on the road while the White Sox are 6-4 at home. The White Sox are + 18 in run differential, third-best in the AL. The Tigers are -35, worst in the AL. One big edge for Chicago is their success against left-handed starting pitchers. The White Sox are 4-1 against lefties this year Chicaog was a perfect 14-0 against lefties last season. We've also seen some under money hit this total. It opened at 8.5 and pros pounced on the hook. dropping it down to 8 at most shops. Divisional unders are 87-71 (56%) this season. Detroit has been one of the best under teams in baseball, going 17-7 to the under. The White Sox have gone 12-10 to the under.