The Hornets, Jazz, and Wizards are currently co-favorites to draft Duke sensation Cooper Flagg, with each team holding a 14% chance at securing the first overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Cooper Flagg has established himself as a generational talent at Duke. The 6'9" forward averages 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while demonstrating exceptional defensive skills with 1.5 blocks and steals per contest. Scouts consider him the best Duke prospect since Grant Hill.

Current odds to draft Flagg:

• Hornets: +550
• Jazz: +550
• Wizards: +550
• Pelicans: +650
• 76ers: +800
• Nets: +1000
• Raptors: +1200
• Bulls: +4000
• Kings: +12000

Betting Analysis:

• The bottom-3 teams' odds (+550) are not favorable, as they imply a 15.38% chance despite only having 14% probability
• Value bets emerge with teams like the Bulls (+4000) and Kings (+12000), offering better returns than their actual lottery chances
• Recent history shows finishing last doesn't guarantee the top pick - the Pistons finished worst in 2023 but picked fifth
• The last worst-record team to win the lottery was Phoenix in 2018 (Deandre Ayton)

For optimal betting value, look for odds longer than:

• Bottom-3 teams: +613 or better
• 10th worst record: +3230 or better
• Teams with 1% chance: +10000 or better

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