Who has the best odds to win NBA Draft Lottery? Complete list
The NBA Draft Lottery takes place Sunday, with odds finalized for the league’s 14 non-playoff teams. By the end of the night, one franchise will claim the No. 1 overall pick, while three others will secure spots in the top four.
The NBA introduced the draft lottery in 1985, originally using an envelope-drawing system. That first lottery delivered Patrick Ewing to the New York Knicks as the No. 1 pick.
In 1994, the league adopted the now-familiar ping-pong ball system and has since adjusted it multiple times—most notably by flattening the odds for the top pick. MORE: When is the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery? So, who holds the best chances in 2026?
In addition to their 2025-2026 season records, here is the official breakdown of lottery odds, according to the NBA: May 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, US; Representitives of the NBA teams walk onto the stage during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images NBA Draft Lottery Odds (Top 4 best odds) 1. Washington Wizards Record: 17–65 No.
1 Pick: 14% Top-4 Pick: 52. 1% 2. Indiana Pacers Record: 19–63 No.