Latest Detroit Pistons Draft Lottery Odds
Going into the NBA Draft lottery, the Pistons are tied with the Washington Wizards for the best odds for the No. 1 pick, at 14.0% each. That is ahead of the Charlotte Hornets (13.3%), Portland Trail Blazers (13.2%), San Antonio Spurs (10.0%) and Toronto Raptors (9.0%).
| Pick Number | Pistons Lottery Odds |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14% |
| 2 | 13.4% |
| 3 | 12.7% |
| 4 | 12% |
| 5 | 47.9% |
FanDuel Sportsbook Michigan lists Detroit as a co-favorite to win the lottery at +600, alongside the Wizards, Hornets and Trail Blazers. The Spurs (+800) and Raptors (+1000) are the next closest clubs.
Latest Detroit Pistons Mock Draft Odds
Below, I break down the latest draft odds for the Detroit Pistons from Michigan sportsbooks.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Alexandre Sarr | TBD |
| Zaccharie Risacher | TBD |
| Matas Buzelis | TBD |
| Donovan Clingan | TBD |
| Dalton Knecht | TBD |
Since it's no guarantee the Pistons have the first-overall pick, they could go big-man in Clingan, Sarr, or Risacher. Still, there's a chance they could shoot down to No. 5 overall and decide on the best player available, like Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht. A top-two selection likely means the Pistons would land Sarr or Risacher, both of which would drastically improve the Pistons' frontcourt.
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Pistons Biggest Draft Needs This Year
Detroit has not made the NBA playoffs since the 2018-2019 season and is entering its final season with Cade Cunningham on his rookie contract.
The Pistons need to win quickly to entice him to stay and build around a solid cornerstone. They could seek out a dominant big man under the glass, who plays solid defense to round out a solid core defensively with Thompson, Cunningham, and center Jalen Duren. Or they could trade their draft picks for increased draft pick capital as a bevy of needs exist.
Overall, this franchise has a long list of needs and without a player of Victor Wembanyama's skillset in this draft, there's no single prospect undoubtedly ready to reshape the roster.
Pistons Positional Draft Needs:
- Small Forward
- Center
- Power Forward
Detroitās needs far exceed the number of picks the team has in Juneās draft. The Pistons need someone to take some of the load of budding star at guard Cade Cunningham, who led the team at 22.7 points per game this season.
Having a small forward to plug in alongside guards like Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, who scored 15.4 PPG in his second NBA season, would go a long way toward getting the Pistons back towards respectability in the East and perhaps make them a better wager at Michigan sportsbook apps. Some rim protectors in the frontcourt also wouldnāt hurt.
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Looking Back at Previous Pistons Draft Picks
In preparation for this year's draft, look back at who Detroit GM Troy Weaver selected in previous drafts and how they've fared in the sections below.
Pistons 2023 Draft Picks
Here's a look back at who the franchise selected in last year's NBA Draft.
Forward Ausar Thompson
DRAFT POSITION: Round 1, Pick 5
TEAM: City Reapers of the OVERTIME ELITE (OTE)
Ausar Thompson played 63 games for Detroit this season before a battle with blood clots ended his season a bit early. He averaged just under 9 points per game at 6.4 rebounds per game. Thompson had a solid season for the Pistons, who were hopeful for the No. 1 pick entering the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, but now they will focus on his health and return to the court for next season.
Guard Marcus Sasser
DRAFT POSITION: Round 1, Pick 25
TEAM: Houston (NCAA)
After being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, Marcus Sasser was immediately traded to the Detroit Pistons during the 2023 NBA Draft. Sasser played in 71 games, starting in 11, for the Pistons this season. He averaged 8.3 points per game off the bench. He is considered undersized for the NBA as a combo guard, and his statistics were not gaudy enough for a 1st Round draft pick. Still, the Pistons will hope for a major step up next season.
Pistons 2022 NBA Draft Picks
In 2022, Detroit took a guard with a robust family background in basketball and the city of Detroit.
Guard Jaden Ivey
DRAFT POSITION: Round 1, Pick 5
TEAM: Purdue (NCAA)
Former Purdue Boilermakers star, Jaden Ivey, was a consensus second-team All-American during his second year in college. In two years with the Pistons, Ivey has found fits and spurts of success. He was sixth in the NBAās Rookie of the Year balloting in 2023 after scoring 16.3 points per game on 41.6% shooting. That scoring production fell to 15.4 PPG (on 42.9% shooting) during his second season in the league. Through 151 games, Ivey has posted a career total of 0.4 win shares and a 12.3 PER.
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Christopher Boan is a staff writer for BetMichigan.com. He has covered sports and sports betting for more than seven years and has worked for publications such as ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.
