Pre-Draft Odds to Win it All: Mamba Invitational Edition

Tonight, we gather at the prestigious Mamba Invitational world HQ—Buffalo Wild Wings on Merle Hay. Let’s break down the odds before a single name is called.

The Favorites

Trent (+275)

The former champ's back in DSM to draft in person. He’s early on the waiver wire, but will his obsession with Wolves players sink him?

Powers (+275)

With the #1 pick, Powers is looking to impress his future MVP-in-training child. Could his betting savant skills finally deliver?

Kees (+375)

The former 3-peat king drafts last. Always wheeling, dealing, and scheming—expect some trade magic.

Nasty Nate (+500)

Returning champ, Nate trusts no one and trades with even fewer. His draft skills are top-tier, and everyone knows it.

Baley (+750)

An OG with deep basketball knowledge. His loyalty to the injury-prone Nets could be his undoing (Simmons watch is on).

Dark Horses

Lucas (+1000)

On a heater after last season’s final-four finish, but will he ever show up to a league outing?

Lil Unc (+1200)

Soon stationed in California, Lil Unc will capitalize on those midnight FA pickups while the rest of us snooze.

Obie (+2000)

Rocking a suit to the draft last year didn’t help, but he’s a trendy bounce-back pick this season.

Deandre (+2000)

With an early-riser waiver advantage, Deandre’s no longer a rookie. Expect some sneaky moves.

Jared (+2250)

Drafting based on his wife’s taste in Celtic power forwards... it’s chaotic, but somehow, it works. Could be the league's wildcard.

Long Shots

Pohlad (+2500)

With a new fiancée and a love of Crown Apple, his priorities might be elsewhere—but somehow, he always sneaks into the playoffs.

Slate (+2500)

The quiet one. He’s a bit of a mystery, but with rumors swirling about shady deals with Kees, eyes are on him.

Asad & Mark (+5000)

Rejoining the league. Can they avoid the disastrous legacy of their predecessor? Odds are… not great.

Unc (+5000)

Oldest in the league. His strategy of drafting injured players finally caught up to him, and last year's runner-up finish? Total fluke.

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