Despite being several months away from the start of the NFL season, the league hosts various significant events throughout the offseason.
The draft holds immense importance, particularly with the commencement of the 2021 NFL draft just around the corner. In West Virginia, sports bettors can now place their wagers at local sportsbooks.
BetMGM Sportsbook WV has recently unveiled a wide range of markets related to the upcoming draft. Now, you have the opportunity to place bets on the players who will be chosen within the top picks, along with various other prop bets.
As legal sports betting expands, the popularity of wagering on the draft in the NFL also continues to grow. As the event draws nearer on the calendar, all online sports betting apps in West Virginia will incorporate odds for interested bettors.
There is little doubt or controversy surrounding the top pick as it appears highly likely that the Jacksonville Jaguars will select Trevor Lawrence from Clemson as the No. 1 overall choice.
Now, let’s examine the betting lines for the remaining top picks and some of the other intriguing prop bets featured in the upcoming NFL draft.
NFL draft betting At WV sportsbooks
In addition to predicting the top picks, BetMGM offers a variety of wagering options for the draft, allowing bettors to explore various betting opportunities.
In addition to predicting the first player chosen for each position, there are various other markets such as overall totals for the first round.
No. 3 overall selection
Given that the No. 2 pick seems to be already determined, let’s begin by discussing the third selection.
If you haven’t been closely following the draft, it appears that the New York Jets are highly likely to select quarterback Zach Wilson from BYU. Despite recently trading Sam Darnold, the majority of discussions surrounding the draft suggest that the Jets have found their potential new star player.
According to BetMGM, Wilson is the frontrunner with odds of -1100 to be selected second.
The level of interest significantly rises with the third selection. Just recently, the San Francisco 49ers made a trade with the Miami Dolphins to secure this pick.
The Niners paid a hefty price to trade into the top three, making it highly probable that they will select a quarterback with this pick. However, the lingering question is, which quarterback will they choose?
According to the online sportsbook, Justin Fields is currently the frontrunner with odds of +130. This season, he successfully guided Ohio State to the title game and was previously considered the second-best prospect at his position, although recent developments have altered that perception.
Jones, hailing from Alabama, is just a hair behind Fields when it comes to betting odds. According to BetMGM, Jones stands at +140.
Jones’ odds have experienced a substantial improvement lately, thanks to the speculation surrounding the 49ers trading up to select the quarterback from Crimson Tide. This speculation has caused a significant shift in his betting line. Merely a week ago, his odds to be the third pick were listed at +250.
Trey Lance from North Dakota State has the third-highest likelihood of going to San Francisco, with odds of +240.
Ultimately, it boils down to the 49ers’ quarterback preference and your level of trust in the reports circulating. Teams often disseminate misinformation to conceal their true stance.
All three options stand a genuine possibility of being called right after Lawrence and Wilson.
2021 wide receiver odds
Once again, the wide receiver class for this year is highly impressive. While last year witnessed the selection of various wide receivers in the first round, it is anticipated that the 2021 draft will witness the inclusion of numerous wideouts within the top 10 picks.
A year ago, Henry Ruggs became the Raiders’ 12th overall pick in the draft.
It is worth noting that LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase, despite not playing college football this season, is expected to be the top pick. According to BetMGM, he is the favorite with odds of -350.
Alabama’s Devonta Smith surprised viewers of the recent season by dominating opponents and ultimately winning the prestigious Heisman Trophy. Throughout 2020, the exceptional receiver amassed an impressive 117 receptions, over 1,800 yards, and scored 23 touchdowns.
Despite his undeniable skills, Smith’s smaller stature may be a cause for concern among certain NFL franchises.
However, Chase appears to be more physically prepared for the next level. Despite opting to sit out last year, his statistics were equally impressive during his previous season.
Chase delivered an impressive performance with Joe Burrow as his quarterback. Throughout the Tigers’ journey to the championship, he showcased his skills by accumulating 84 receptions, nearly 1,800 yards, and 20 touchdowns.
Chase made the decision to skip this previous season in order to devote his energy towards getting ready for the draft.
Additionally, there is another notable contender at the position. Alabama’s impressive streak of producing two first-round drafted receivers will continue with the selection of Jaylen Waddle.
BetMGM is offering odds of +600 for the former Tide star to be the first receiver among his peers to be selected.
Waddle’s potential setback could be attributed to his prolonged injury throughout the year. Despite the possibility of it being too soon, he managed to secure three passes during the title game after a nearly three-month hiatus.
Although Waddle may be perceived as the underdog in this bet, it’s highly possible that he could emerge as the top performer among the three players in the NFL.
Once more, the decision ultimately rests with each individual team, but it is possible for all three receivers to be chosen within the top 10 picks.
NFL draft specials
The first defensive player and running back chosen are also among the top markets for the draft.
Micah Parsons, representing Penn State, leads the list with odds of -130, closely followed by Patrick Surtain II from Alabama with odds of +180.
When it comes to the running backs, it seems to be a competition among three individuals, all of whom are recognized figures.
Najee Harris from Alabama has odds of -125, while Clemson’s Travis Etienne stands at +160 and North Carolina’s Javonte Williams is at +450, indicating their respective favorability rankings.
In addition, BetMGM offers a wide range of totals for betting on. You have the opportunity to place bets on whether the number of players drafted in the opening round will be higher or lower, across various positions.
In the online sportsbook, the quarterback line is displayed as 5.5. In the Mountain State, bettors have the option to choose over with odds of +325, or under with odds of -450.
At least one other quarterback, who has not been mentioned, is expected to be selected. Lawrence, Wilson, Fields, Jones, and Lance are essentially guaranteed to be chosen in the first round.
The quarterbacks with the next-highest odds are Kyle Trask from Florida and Kellen Mond from Texas A&M.
BetMGM has an attractive proposition regarding the total number of wide receivers, set at 4.5. The over option carries odds of -175, while the under option offers odds of +140.
Apart from the top three individuals mentioned, a couple of other players who could potentially be considered for the first round are Rashod Bateman from Minnesota and Kadarius Toney from Florida, according to the odds.
There are other exciting props available for betting on the total number of offensive and defensive players in the opening round. The over/under line for offensive players is set at 18.5, with the over option having a -140 odds while the under option presents odds of +110.
The defensive players have a betting line set at 13.5, with the odds for the over being +110 and the under being -140.
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