There is nothing like some early NFL Draft predictions. Well, it’s actually not that early with the Draft coming in a few weeks, but we are right on time to find some value around some of these bets.
The 2021 NFL draft will look a lot more like a standard NFL Draft compared to last year’s nearly entirely virtual event. It will have fans, and plenty of players will be on-site in Cleveland.
The first round starts on Thursday, April 29, and the rest will go on all weekend.
This NFL Draft preview won’t hit any mock draft, but will have some of the best bets available at the top NFL sportsbooks we recommend.
Best 2024 NFL Draft Bets – Betting Odds & Predictions
Who Will Be The 3rd Pick Overall In The Draft?
| Player | Odds At |
|---|---|
| Mac Jones | -190 |
| Justin Fields | +120 |
| Trey Lance | +500 |
| Zach Wilson | +2500 |
We know Trevor Lawrence will go to Jacksonville with the first overall pick.
It’s pretty much a given that Zach Wilson will go to the NY Jets with the second. Although if there is a team who can mess this up, it is the Jets.
The 49ers traded three first-round picks for the chance to select their third-best prospect in this year’s draft.
That’s a lot of picks, if you ask me, but that’s a discussion for another day.
Either way, the San Francisco 49ers watched Mac Jones’ pro day before going to Justin Fields’. Jones didn’t blow anybody away, as you can see in the video below.
— Buckeye Highlights (@LetsGoBuckeyes) April 7, 2021
Justin Fields organized a second pro day so 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan can see him live. In the first one, Field dropped bombs like this one:
JUSTIN FIELDS’ PRO DAY TODAY
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 14, 2021
ROUND 2 🚀
pic.twitter.com/ZZ81lBsvxh
San Francisco needs to think about this pick carefully. They traded away much of their future to select their next QB.
The Niners choosing Mac Jones is not a certainty, which means the value is all on Fields.
If you can grab him at +120, you will be getting a lot of value on a QB that might change the 49ers’ mind just with a live throwing exercise.
- Bet: Justin Fields +120
Trey Lance Selected At What Number?
| Trey Lance Selected At What Number? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 6½ Selection Number | -120 |  |
| Under 6½ Selection Number | -120 | |
With all the talk going between Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Trevor Lawrence, and Zach Wilson, Trey Lance seems the forgotten name of the top 5 QBs in the 2021 draft.
Two things are going against Lance. First, he played for North Dakota State.
This wasn’t an excuse for the Philadelphia Eagles when they selected QB Carson Wentz in 2016, but the Bison still are in a subdivision level.
The second, and perhaps the most important, is he didn’t play in 2020.
It’s not his fault the season got canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it leaves too many questions to answer. Meaning there isn’t enough tape for scouts to evaluate his potential.
With the Jaguars, Jets, and Niners selecting other QBs, not name Lance, the following three teams are franchises without a QB need.
Cincinnati and Miami have their QBs of the future, while Atlanta still thinks Matt Ryan has something in the tank.
Even if Atlanta selects a QB with the 4th overall pick thinking about the next ten years, Trey Lance seems off their radar.
Unless someone goes crazy and trade-up, Lance should still be on the board past the 6th pick.
- Bet: Trey Lance Over 6½ Selection Number -120
Ja’Maar Chase Selected At What Number?
| Ja’Maar Chase Selected At What Number? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Under 6.5 Selection Number | -190 | |
| Over 6.5 Selection Number | +145 | |
Sometimes there is no reason to chase value. Just bet a winner when you see it, without looking at the price.
Where Ja’Maar Chase will get selected is one of those situations. He will be the first wideout picked, and teams like Atlanta, Cincinnati, or Miami won’t pass on him.
“5 things” you probably didn’t know about Biletnikoff award winner Ja’Maar Chase @Real10jayy__ @Jackfish801 can sing?
— Brooke Kirchhofer (@brookechesney) January 14, 2020
Big DeSean Jackson fan. pic.twitter.com/2KYoNKSigs
The Dolphins, in particular, have both an interest and need for a player of his caliber.
Just grab Chase to go in the first six picks on the draft.
- Bet: Ja’Maar Chase Under 6.5 Selection Number -190
More NFL Draft Betting Tips
The online sportsbooks have plenty of NFL draft betting odds to choose from. I’m just giving you a few tips on the ones I like the most.
Go nuts and bet any of the following:
First Pick Of The 2021 NFL Draft
| Player | Odds At |
|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | -10000 |
| Zach Wilson | +1200 |
| Justin Fields | +2000 |
| Penei Sewell | +3300 |
2nd Draft Pick Overall
| Player | Odds At |
|---|---|
| Zach Wilson | -2500 |
| Justin Fields | +850 |
| Trey Lance | +1600 |
| Penei Sewell | +3300 |
1st Defensive Player Picked In The Draft
| Player | Odds At |
|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | -120 |
| Micah Parsons | +200 |
| Jaycee Horn | +350 |
| Kwity Paye | +550 |
| Jaelan Phillips | +1200 |
First OL To Be Picked In The 2021 NFL Draft
| Player | Odds At |
|---|---|
| Penei Sewell | -400 |
| Rashawn Slater | +250 |
First RB To Be Picked In The Draft
| Player | Odds At |
|---|---|
| Najee Harris | -175 |
| Travis Etienne | +180 |
| Javonte Williams | +500 |
First WR To Be Picked In The NFL Draft
| Player | Odds At |
|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | -700 |
| DeVonta Smith | +600 |
| Jaylen Waddle | +650 |
DeVonta Smith Selected At What Number?
| DeVonta Smith Selected At What Number? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Under 11½ Selection Number | -130 | |
| Over 11½ Selection Number | -110 | |
Jaylen Waddle Selected At What Number?
| Jaylen Waddle Selected At What Number? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Under 11½ Selection Number | -135 | |
| Over 11½ Selection Number | -105 | |
Kyle Pitts Selected At What Number?
| Kyle Pitts Selected At What Number? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over 5½ Selection Number | -150 | |
| Under 5½ Selection Number | +110 | |
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About the Author
Alonzo Solano
Sports Analyst and Content Writer
Alonzo is a Sports Betting Analyst and casino games enthusiast who has covered Football extensively at SBS, but don’t be surprised if you read him on other sports. He's the host of the NFL Latino TV podcast.
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