2021 NBA Draft: Miles McBride Draft Prop
Go over or under on McBride's Draft total?
The NBA Draft betting market continues to grow as we lead up to the start, where the Detroit Pistons are set to take Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick.
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Here is a late first round prospect that I believe is set to go higher than expected.
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Miles ‘Deuce’ McBride U29.5 (-125) - William Hill
McBride has shot up Draft boards leading up to Thursday’s event.
A defensive minded guard from West Virginia, he is going to be a useful bench weapon for playoff teams as soon as this coming season.
He has strong measurables, with a 6’9” wingspan despite being only 6’2” in shoes.
McBride's calling card is on the defensive end, posting a 3.1% steal percentage (2.5 is seen as above average and a sign of great defensive instincts). With unique length for a player of his size, his defense should translate to the next level well.
On the offensive end, he shot 41% from beyond the arc, but struggled finishing at the rim. 'Deuce' posted a sub-50% effective field goal percentage despite shooting at such high clip from the three-point line.
Overall though, his offensive game grades at well. He was an efficient passer, posting a near 3:1 assist to turnover ratio, and the three-point shot will garner respect in the NBA.
All in all, I see contending teams falling for his defense. We have seen young players make an impact in the postseason with pesky defense and shot making to be a threat on offense -- look at Terance Mann for the Clippers this postseason.
With the Phoenix Suns picking No. 29, I see that as a great fit and a nice floor for him on Draft night. With Cameron Payne likely leaving the Suns for payday elsewhere, McBride can fill in as a point guard for the second unit. Teams picking in the 20’s such as the Hawks, Knicks, Clippers, and Nets make sense as well.
I’d play this up to -140, but see the 29.5 as a key number.
