The 2020 NFL Draft was initially intended to be held in Las Vegas. However, the live event was called off and rearranged. The first-ever virtual NFL Draft took place a few weeks ago, substituting the live event. The 2022 NFL Draft is now slated to occur in Las Vegas.
You don’t have to wait until next year or the year after to bet on the NFL Draft. With the Westgate, you can already place a bet on who will be the number one pick in the 2021 NFL Draft using the SuperBook app.
Live Sports On The Comeback
Sports are gradually resuming after a halt to assist in slowing down the global spread of coronavirus. Although table tennis provided a novel option for sports bettors, traditional sports are expected to witness a more substantial handle once they recommence play.
The UFC is currently hosting three fight cards in a single week. The Bundesliga is set to be the first major professional soccer league to resume play. In a few days, NASCAR will restart with drivers once again taking their actual cars on the track. While eNASCAR has been enjoyable, it’s time to return to traditional live sports.
Owners of Major League Baseball (MLB) have formulated a plan for the commencement of the season, pending negotiation and player approval. There are also ongoing discussions concerning the resumption of the NBA and NHL seasons. It has been suggested that either league could conclude their season and playoffs in Las Vegas, following the MGM Plan that was unveiled a few weeks ago.
In Nevada, football reigns supreme in the realm of sports betting. The UNLV Center for Gaming Research reports that NFL and college football draw more wagers than any other sport in the state. While the NFL maintains a flexible schedule and a multitude of options for alterations if needed, college football is less prepared for the onset of a new season.
Before initiating the football season, colleges have to consider more than just the games. They must also take into account the safety of the players, as well as the considerations of the students and faculty.
There are numerous ways to bet on the college football season, which may or may not occur. However, it could be more logical to focus beyond the games and season awards.
Westgate Offers Odds On 2021 No. 1 NFL Draft Pick
Not everyone was interested in betting on table tennis and eNASCAR, prompting Nevada sportsbooks to innovate with futures betting on conventional sports. The Westgate SuperBook resumed mobile operations last week, offering a range of new betting options.
Jay Kornegay, who serves as the Executive VP of Operations for the Westgate SuperBook, expressed to PlayNevada that they are pleased with the initial reactions about the SuperBook’s return. He highlighted that one of the SuperBook’s standout features is its futures betting on who will be the first player selected in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft, set to be held in Cleveland, OH.
Trevor Lawrence of Clemson began as a strong favorite with odds of 1/3, meaning for every $3 bet, you can win $1. Penei Sewell of Oregon followed as a far second with odds of 5/1, which is a typical bet where $1 risked can win you $5.
Justin Fields from Ohio State, with opening odds at 7/1, is the only other player expected to be drafted first in the 2021 NFL Draft. Numerous long shots are available for those willing to place a minor bet with the possibility of a significant payoff in a year.
Kornegay informed PlayNevada that there haven’t been any significant adjustments in the odds for the first player to be picked in the 2021 NFL Draft at the SuperBook. However, this could shift with a substantial bet, hence if a certain player stands out, it could be an ideal time to place a bet.
Kornegay spoke about other sports, stating, “On Thursday, we saw the usual level of interest in the NFL as we put out a range of seasonal props. The wagers for UFC were significantly higher than what we usually see for a non-McGregor UFC event. We’re eagerly anticipating the return of NASCAR, golf, soccer leagues, and more UFC in the near future.”
College Football Betting
Even though there is uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming college football season, the majority of Nevada sportsbooks are providing futures odds on the team that will clinch the National Championship game. Notably, some Nevada sportsbooks are putting forward exclusive college football bets that are not accessible everywhere.
- BetMGM is the sole sportsbook app in Nevada that provides lines for specific games. However, the totals have not been posted yet.
- Circa Sports is the only sportsbook app in Nevada that offers a “Yes/No” option on which player will win the Heisman Trophy. There are multiple sportsbooks that offer odds on the trophy winner, but they do not include this option.
- The sportsbook apps of Caesars and William Hill are providing betting odds on teams to secure their conference championship.
Regardless of whether a college football season is played, an NFL Draft is likely to occur next year. Ideally, sports bettors will have the opportunity to place bets on college football just like they do every other year.
