2024 NFL Draft best bets and odds

The NFL Draft is finally here, and if you are looking for a one-stop shop for the odds and best bets, we have you covered.

Caleb Williams has dominated the headlines leading up to draft day, as he’s the heavy favorite to go No. 1.

Jayden Daniels is another player to watch. The LSU quarterback’s odds to be selected second have shortened considerably over the past several days, and he’s now projected to be taken in that slot by the Washington Commanders.

If you’re looking for some guidance on how to place your wagers on this year’s draft, we’ve got you covered with some help from the pros.

Our FOX Sports betting experts — Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sam “Sammy P” Panayotovich, Geoff Schwartz, Jason McIntyre, Patrick Everson and Will Hill — are here to lay out their favorite wagers on where the biggest names will be drafted.

So before the chaos ensues, check out where our crew thinks some of the draft’s most notable players will land.

Let’s dive into their picks.

Chris “The Bear” Fallica

Joe Alt to be selected with the fifth pick (+475, bet $10 to win $57.50 total)

There’s been so much noise about the Chargers taking a WR at five. I don’t see it.

Justin Herbert is your team’s biggest asset. You need to protect your most important piece.

The best way to do that is to grab the best tackle in the draft who will perform at a high level for years.

It makes far too much sense to take an OL here and then address wide receiver at the top of the second round in what is a deep receiver draft. Do you really think Jim Harbaugh’s first pick will be a wideout after his soliloquy on the importance of an OL?

I guess there’s a chance the Chargers could trade back, but Alt is the safest, most productive pick in this spot.

Colin’s QB comps: Caleb-Mahomes, Bo Nix-Brees, Drake Maye-Justin Herbert

Patrick Everson

Under 4.5 quarterbacks selected in the first round (+240, bet $10 to win $34 total)

The Over/Under on quarterbacks selected in the first round is 4.5. At DraftKings, Over 4.5 is a substantial favorite at -300, with Under 4.5 at +240.

Considering four QBs could go within the first five picks, it seems like at least one more — Michael Penix Jr. or Bo Nix — would get scooped up over the final 27 picks of the first round. The odds certainly say so.

But there are also mock drafts — including this one from Fox Sports — showing just four QBs going in the first round. So I’m gonna jump on the plus money with Under 4.5, and hope that only Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy go in the first 32 picks.

It could be a long 27 picks, but it’ll be a fun prop to sweat out.

Sammy P

Kool-Aid McKinstry Under 28.5 (+100, bet $10 to win $20 total)

It’s never a dumb idea to draft a defensive back from Alabama. Those guys usually enter the league with a bang and make an impact right away. McKinstry’s combination of size and speed makes him an ideal day-one selection and there are multiple teams in the low-to-mid 20s that could easily reach for another talented Nick Saban disciple.

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