- The Houston Rockets have the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft.
- Reed Sheppard is +220 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 | +220 |
| Donovan Clingan | +300 |
| Stephon Castle | +550 |
| Nikola Topić | +750 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | +900 |
| Alexandre Sarr | +1100 |
| Rob Dillingham | +1100 |
| Matas Buzelis | +1200 |
| Ronald Holland | +1500 |
| Dalton Knecht | +5000 |
Prediction for No. 3 Pick: Zaccharie Risacher (+900)
My prediction and best bet for the No. 1 overall pick odds is center Donovan Clingan.
Alex Sarr is my plus-money prediction for the No. 2 overall pick odds.
Zaccharie Risacher would make the most sense in this scenario as the No. 3 pick. He’s currently being mocked as No. 1 overall and is the betting favorite to go No. 2.
But if the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards opt to boost their frontcourt, the Rockets would run to add a talented wing in this year’s draft.
Risacher is viewed as a typical 3-and-D wing, something every team could use more of in the modern NBA. He is a catch-and-shoot threat and someone who can shoot on the move as well.
Thanks to his 6-foot-9 wingspan, Risacher’s best attribute is his defensive ability. He will make an immediate impact on the defensive end of the floor.
It might not seem likely right now, but I’m not convinced Risacher’s profile is a top-two pick. This +900 flier could look much better in the coming weeks.
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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