NBA Draft betting guide highlights value for tonight's first round, including Keaton Wagler
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Brian Geltzeiler gives his analysis for the upcoming NBA draft, stating that AJ Dybantsa should go #1 overall to the Washington Wizards.
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!The NBA Finals wrapped up only a week or so ago, and we are already looking at the next year. That's mostly because tonight is the NBA Draft. This is one of my favorite days of the sports calendar year. I love the NBA, I love college basketball as well, and tonight is where the worlds collide. This gives all the teams a chance to bolster their rosters and potentially get a piece that transforms their team. It also gives us a chance to bet and make some money.
AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA Draft during an event at the Davis K-8 School in Brockton, Mass., on April 23, 2026. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe/Getty Images)
The Obvious Picks
The first three picks, most likely in this order, are going to be AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. Dybantsa will end up with the Wizards as the first overall pick. There is no value in betting him at -700, and the US-based books won't let you parlay him with other picks (or really any parlays for that matter). However, there might still be some value in betting Peterson at -250 to be the No. 2 overall pick. The reason is that if Dybantsa was not in this draft, Peterson would be the first pick of the draft.
Cameron Boozer is a very good player, but there are a lot of questions about how talented he will be as a professional. The rumor is that he will end up with the Grizzlies at third. His father, Carlos Boozer, used to play for the Jazz, so if anyone slips to second, it could be him. However, Peterson is regarded as the better player and more likely choice.
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Caleb Wilson from North Carolina is going to go to the Bulls as well. Those top four picks are pretty much set. If any of these four guys are not in the top four, it would be Boozer, in my opinion.
Keaton Wagler of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles against Isaia Howard of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of the Elite Eight in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on March 28, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
What To Bet
I really like Keaton Wagler under 7.5 for his draft position. There are two teams that have talked extensively about Wagler - one is the Clippers at fifth. The other is the Nets at sixth. Most reports say Wagler is a better fit for the Clippers if they keep the pick. If they do trade it, who exactly is a team trading up to draft? There are not three better players in the draft than Wagler. He is -290 to be drafted seventh or lower, so it's very pricey, but this should be -600 or higher, or maybe the line should be closer to 6.5. To be really clear, I'm not telling you this is a great bet. -290 is not exactly a steal, but there is significant value at this number still.
Aday Mara is now rumored to go to Dallas, which owns the No. 9 pick. It makes some sense given that they could use a center and their new coach is Dusty May, who coached Mara in college. Outside of them taking him, there really are not many teams that I see reaching for him. I'd lean to the over 9.5 just in case Dallas chooses a different direction. It seems like he will go ninth or potentially much later, so there isn't a reason to take the under unless you think he is going to Dallas for sure.
No. 15 Yaxel Lendeborg +1000. I'm not sure he will still be there, but the Bulls are rumored to be very interested in Lendeborg. He fits their team fairly well. He can shoot, he can drive, he can rebound, and he can defend. The problem is he doesn't do any of those at an elite level. I can see him falling, but this would be an ideal spot and there is rumored interest, so it is a decent risk to take.
Yaxel Lendeborg of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after being fouled and scoring during the second half of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight game against the Tennessee Volunteers at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on March 29, 2026. Michigan won 95-62. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Darius Acuff is one of the more polarizing players. There is no disputing his scoring prowess. However, there are a lot of good guards in this draft -- Peterson, Acuff, Wagler, Mikel Brown, Brayden Burries. Acuff is one who has had a good college coach (John Calipari), known for getting a lot of great NBA talent. His height is going to be an issue, but Jalen Brunson just won the Finals MVP. At -120 for him to go seventh exactly, I don't think it is a great bet, but if you see him at over 7.5, I'd take that. He is rumored to go to the Kings, and he would be a decent fit, especially considering the team has no point guard. However, if one of those guards I mentioned earlier is available (aside from maybe Burries), I think they will go over Acuff.
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For the night, there aren't a ton of great opportunities. In terms of value, Wagler at -290 under 7.5 is my favorite (he is at -450 at Caesars Sportsbook). In terms of opportunity, Lendeborg at #15 is good money; he is also over 13.5 at Caesars. I'd also take Mara over 9.5. Acuff is listed at over 6.5 -115 on Caesars; I'd take that. Shop around, because numbers are drastically different.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
