- The Houston Rockets have the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft.
- Reed Sheppard is -185 to be the third pick in this year’s draft.
The third pick of the NBA Draft is where things get interesting.
The Houston Rockets have the No. 3 overall pick after a 41-41 campaign last year. They could go in various ways, including trading the pick for a player who could improve their postseason chances next year.
Here’s a look at the latest NBA Draft odds at the online sportsbook to help figure out what the Rockets might do with the No. 3 pick.
NBA Draft Odds – No. 3 Overall Pick
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | -185 |
| Donovan Clingan | +170 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | +1200 |
| Stephon Castle | +1600 |
| Alex Sarr | +2200 |
| Matas Buzelis | +2500 |
| Dalton Knecht | +3000 |
| Rob Dillingham | +5000 |
| Tidjane Salaün | +5000 |
| Ron Holland | +6600 |
Prediction for No. 3 Pick: Reed Sheppard (-185)
- Pick originally made at +100 odds on June 21
Reed Sheppard remains the NBA betting favorite to go No. 3 overall, with his odds moving from +220 to -185 leading up to the draft.
That’s because most mock drafts have Sheppard being the pick. It just might not be the Rockets who make that selection.
There has been plenty of reporting about the Rockets’ willingness to trade down from No. 3 overall, with the assumption that a team will want to move up for Sheppard or Donovan Clingan.
Clingan is still a solid bet in my latest prediction for the No. 1 overall pick. If that does happen, Sheppard is the prize for a team moving up.
But Sheppard also makes sense with the Rockets, as the young guard could develop behind Fred VanVleet before eventually getting the keys to the offense.
Sheppard averaged 12.5 points per game with Kentucky last season. He shot 52.1% from long range, a skill set that will make him a valuable addition to any NBA team.
I’d be surprised if Sheppard is still on the board after the No. 3 pick.
NBA Betting Splits: No. 3 Pick
Sheppard has received the most bets and money to be the No. 3 pick in this year’s draft.
- Ticket count: 22.7%
- Handle count: 36.6%
Recent No. 3 Picks in NBA Draft
| Year | Team | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Portland Trail Blazers | Scott Henderson |
| 2022 | Houston Rockets | Jabari Smith Jr. |
| 2021 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Evan Mobley |
| 2020 | Charlotte Hornets | LaMelo Ball |
| 2019 | New York Knicks | RJ Barrett |
| 2018 | Atlanta Hawks | Luka Doncic |
| 2017 | Boston Celtics | Jayson Tatum |
| 2016 | Boston Celtics | Jaylen Brown |
| 2015 | Philadelphia 76ers | Jahlil Okafor |
| 2014 | Philadelphia 76ers | Joel Embiid |
Recent Houston Rockets First-Round Selections
| Year | Draft Slot | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No. 4 | Amen Thompson |
| 2023 | No. 20 | Cam Whitmore |
| 2022 | No. 3 | Jabari Smith |
| 2022 | No. 17 | Tari Eason |
| 2021 | No. 2 | Jalen Green |
| 2021 | No. 23 | Usman Garuba |
| 2021 | No. 24 | Josh Christopher |
NBA Draft FAQs
When is the 2024 NBA Draft?
The 2024 NBA Draft will occur on June 26-27, 2024. Wednesday’s Round 1 will begin at 8 p.m. ET, and Thursday’s Round 2 will start at 4 p.m. ET.
Where is the 2024 NBA Draft?
The first round will be at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and the second round will be at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York.
How can I watch the 2024 NBA Draft?
Both nights of the NBA Draft will air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+.
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