Cooper Flagg NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Who Will Earn No. 1 Pick?

The 2025 NBA Draft can’t come soon enough for at least one team.

One franchise will get the opportunity to draft Cooper Flagg, who is considered the top prospect in the 2025 rookie class. Flagg, a 6-foot-9 forward, put together an impressive freshman campaign at Duke and has the potential to be a franchise player at the next level.

But where will Flagg start his professional career? A NBA odds market at the BetMGM online sportsbook helps provide insight, listing betting odds for which team will earn the No. 1 pick.

Cooper Flagg NBA Draft Lottery Odds

Cooper Flagg Next Team Prediction

Predicting which team will win the NBA Draft Lottery is a difficult challenge, but it’s worth noting that the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets are betting favorites with +550 odds to land the No. 1 pick and potentially select Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft.

That makes sense based on how the regular season unfolded. All three teams finished with fewer than 20 wins, with the Jazz posting the worst record at 17-65. The Wizards went 18-64, while the Hornets finished 19-63. All three teams have a 14% chance of earning the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft lottery.

While teams with a worse record have better odds, that doesn’t always equate to the ping pong balls bouncing their way during the lottery. For example, the Detroit Pistons earned the No. 5 pick in last year’s draft after posting the worst record in the league.

More teams were actively trying to lose this year compared to last season, largely thanks to the potential talent of the upcoming rookie class. That makes for an entertaining race for the No. 1 pick, but it also makes this market even more unpredictable.

Personally, I’d like to see Flagg end up in the Eastern Conference. There are too many talented players in the Western Conference, and the NBA desperately needs more balance. The Wizards might be the best long-term fit, but the Hornets could prove instant entertainment by pairing Flagg with LaMelo Ball.

The Hornets haven’t won a playoff series since 2002, but Flagg could give this franchise some new life.

Prediction: Hornets

When is the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery?

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is scheduled for May 12.

When is the 2025 NBA Draft?

In 2025, the NBA Draft will continue to be a two-day event, with the first round on June 25 and the second on June 26. The event will be held at Barclays Center (home of the Brooklyn Nets), and coverage on both nights will begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Teams With Most No. 1 Picks in NBA History

• Cleveland Cavaliers (6)
• Washington Wizards (6)

Teams to Never Have No. 1 Pick in NBA History

• Denver Nuggets
• Indiana Pacers
• Memphis Grizzlies
• Miami Heat
• Oklahoma City Thunder
• Utah Jazz