Alabama's Brandon Miller is the heavy betting favorite to be selected second overall by the Charlotte Hornets in Thursday's 2023 NBA Draft.
The forward's odds to be picked behind Victor Wembanyana moved +175 to -400 early Wednesday morning following a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
"Miller continues to be the focus for the Hornets at number two," said Wojnarowski.
The drastic change in odds vaults Miller past Scoot Henderson, a guard coming out of the G-League.
Wojnarowski added that the Hornets prefer Miller's positional fit alongside their current franchise-level point guard LaMelo Ball.
The Hornets are preparing to select Brandon Miller at No. 2 overall, per @wojespn:
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 21, 2023
- Miller impressed Michael Jordan and Co. during his second private workout yesterday.
- Charlotte prefers Miller’s fit alongside LaMelo Ball over Scoot Henderson. pic.twitter.com/P3dsnpCl2P
Miller and Henderson have been jockeying for position atop the oddsboard for the second overall pick in the days leading up to the draft. But this substantial move with the draft only a day away suggests oddsmakers believe the Hornets have made their decision.
Player to be drafted second overall
| Player | Odds (June 15) | Odds (June 19) | Odds (June 21) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | -200 | +175 | -400 |
| Scoot Henderson | +140 | -275 | +200 |
(Odds source: theScore Bet)
The NBA Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET Thursday night from the Barclays Center in New York City. The San Antonio Spurs are on the clock with Wembanyana a -25000 favorite to hear his name called first.
