Best NFL draft bets for Day 2
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Oh, you thought the NFL draft fun was over? That's pretty cute.
Whether you're coming off a big night betting the first round on Thursday or are looking for some momentum following a dud, we still have rounds two and three slated for Friday. And that means we get to bet more.
Although there isn't as much volume here as prior to the event, there are still edges to be found. With that in mind, here are some of the best bets to target tonight:
Jalen Hurts (-290) vs. Jake Fromm
There have been some wild moves in the market ahead of Day 2, which includes the next-quarterback-taken prop. Jacob Eason had been heavily favored over Jake Fromm and Jalen Hurts, but now the latter is the odds-on favorite at -150.
However, instead of picking the dual-threat quarterback as the next passer off the board, I'm taking the matchup prop pitting him against Fromm, who I've faded plenty already. With Hurts projected to go in Round 2 and Fromm's forecasted draft spot in the high 60s, lay the chalk with Hurts.
Cole Kmet over 43.5 (+100)
Kmet will likely be the first tight end off the board, but when?
The tight end market isn't exactly hot right now, and there isn't a bona fide stud in this class. There will also likely be a ton of value at the position in the later rounds, so I can't see a team using a second-round pick on a tight end.
Next wide receiver taken: Laviska Shenault/Michael Pittman
Player | Odds |
---|---|
Tee Higgins | +100 |
Denzel Mims | +225 |
Laviska Shenault | +500 |
Michael Pittman | +650 |
Chase Claypool | +2000 |
KJ Hamler | +2500 |
Teams that didn't want to spend draft capital on a wide receiver in the first round can now pick from some great options.
Tee Higgins was a standout at Clemson, and he can be a big, physical target on the outside, while Denzel Mims is also a first-round caliber talent. However, I'm pivoting and recommending plays on both Shenault and Pittman at +500 and +650, respectively.
This is the spot in the draft when rankings fade away and general managers get their guy. Pittman and Shenault deserve to be in this tier, and I wouldn't be shocked if they're off the board early in Round 2.
Michael Pittman Jr. under 49.5 (-145)
I'll continue pumping up Pittman, who's perhaps the best receiver still on the board. He put up a quiet 95 catches, 1,222 yards, and 11 touchdowns during his final season at USC, and Pittman had been rising prior to the first round.
Considering how the wide-receiver dominoes fell last night and how many playmakers are still available, Pittman shouldn't make it to pick No. 50. The teams to watch out for? The Colts (No. 44), Jets (48), and Steelers (49).
Alex Kolodziej is a betting writer for theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AJKolodziej.
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