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.

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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:

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. 1 Pick: 14%
Top-4 Pick: 52.1%

3. Brooklyn Nets
Record: 20–62
No. 1 Pick: 14%
Top-4 Pick: 52.1%

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T-4. Utah Jazz Record: 22–60 No. 1 Pick: 11.5% Top-4 Pick: 45.1%