Vegas: Todd McShay is favored over Mel Kiper to get more first-round picks right

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FROM KEITH GROLLER

In Vegas, you can bet on just about anything. Yes, even the NFL draft. There's a whole bunch of stuff you can wager on at the casino sportsbooks. R.J. Bell of Pregame.com offers a sampling on what could be wagered on Thursday night when the most anticipated non-competition event on the sports calendar takes place.

Draft Odds:

56% chance that ZERO running backs will be selected in the 1st round

60% chance there will be at least 7 MORE defensive players (vs. offensive players) drafted in the 1st round

66% chance Manti Teo will be selected in the first round

67% chance that AT LEAST 12 SEC players will be taken in the 1st round

73% chance there will be less than two tight ends taken in the 1st round

Over/Under - Draft Position:

Manti Teo: over/under 24.5 position
Matt Barkley: over/under 37.5 position
Marcus Lattimore: over/under 87.5 position
Tyrann Mathieu: over/under 75.5 position

Number of QBs drafted in 1st Round?

Zero: 12% chance ($100 wins $600)
One: 38% chance
Two: 28% chance
Three: 18% chance
Four or more: 4% chance ($100 wins $2000)

How many at position selected in first round?

Offensive Lineman: over/under 7
Defensive Backs: over/under 6.5
Defensive Tackles: over/under 4
Cornerbacks: over/under 4
Wide Receivers: over/under 3.5
Linebackers: over/under 3.5

Fun Props:

$100 wins $3200 if Tyrann Mathieu is selected in the 1st round.

Todd McShay is a slight betting favorite over Mel Kiper to have more correct picks in his final Mock Draft!