2026 NFL DRAFT GAMBLING KICK-OFF

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft and the betting landscape surrounding it.

In just three weeks NFL fans will witness the first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place in Pittsburgh on April 23rd. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the presumed No. 1 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, but after that chaos awaits for fans and gamblers alike! Host Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter welcome NFL Draft betting expert Derek Brown of BettingPros. Derek is the co-host of the FantasyPros Football Podcast on The Volume, and has bet and tracked the NFL Draft since markets were first made widely available in 2019. He kicks off our coverage of this year's draft, and provides a look at the current betting landscape. What player prop bets are available now? What gambling offerings can we expect in the weeks ahead? How has the betting market around the NFL Draft changed and evolved in recent years? Plus, we hear about the best strategies for how to approach this unique betting event, as sportsbook operators remain skittish and team draft information still at a premium. #Volume -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet  Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chad Millman, Simon Hunter

Guest: Derek Brown

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• gambling
• betting strategies
• sports betting
• player prop bets
• betting market

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• gambling
• betting expert
• Derek Brown
• prop bets
• sportsbook
• Las Vegas Raiders

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BettingPros, FantasyPros Football Podcast

Products: Hard Rock Bet

Places: Pittsburgh

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