Circa Sports and Caesars Sportsbook were small losers on the NFL draft in which six quarterbacks were selected in the first round for the first time since 1983.
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Kentucky QB Will Levis became a popular wager to go No. 1 after a Reddit post claimed he told his friends and family the Panthers had informed him he’d be the top pick.
Station Casinos lists cornerback as the +125 favorite to be the Raiders’ first pick in the NFL draft, followed by offensive lineman, defensive lineman/edge and quarterback.
After the NFL draft, the Westgate SuperBook substantially lowered the odds on four teams to win the 2023 Super Bowl and raised the odds on four others.
The first NFL draft in the Entertainment Capital of the World doesn’t have a headliner. But there will be drama on the betting board, starting with the No. 1 pick.
Ten of the last 13 NFL No. 1 draft picks have been quarterbacks. But the top four favorites at Station Casinos to go No. 1 this year are linemen.
The No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft has won the award only three times in the last 39 years: Kyler Murray in 2019, Cam Newton in 2011 and Sam Bradford in 2010.
The Green Bay Packers opened as the -125 favorites Monday to retain Rodgers and the Denver Broncos were the 2-1 second choice at DraftKings sportsbook.
Amid reports that Aaron Rodgers would prefer to play for the Raiders, Broncos or 49ers, Circa sportsbook slashed their Super Bowl odds, moving Las Vegas from 50-1 to 20-1.
Bettors have loaded up on Ohio State QB Justin Fields to go over 3½, which has soared to -270 after the under opened at -200. He is one of 11 quarterbacks listed.
Longtime oddsmaker Ed Salmons approved of the Raiders’ draft, which featured three receivers in their first four picks — Henry Ruggs, Lynn Bowden and Bryan Edwards.
Circa Sports posted odds on the Raiders’ first pick in the NFL draft and several other unique draft props. Receivers Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb are the favorites.