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For sportsbook operators, odds rank right up there with root canals. Thats because, unlike week-to-week betting on games, the draft odds market is dominated by sharp bettors.To put it succinctly, Bookmakers often take a bath on the NFL Draft.Derek Stevens has seen it firsthand as he oversees Circa Sports, which operates in several states as part of Stevens gaming portfolio."I have emotions on both ends of the spectrum. No. 1, as a football fan, I absolutely love the NFL Draft," Stevens said. "But more recently, since weve gotten into the sports betting arena, Ive come to dread it."ADVERTISEMENT Stevens and Circa Sports risk manager Dylan Sullivan help dive into NFL Draft odds ahead of Thursday nights first-round festivities.An Impo sible TaskIn an NFL game, no matter the circumstances prior to kickoff, the outcome is still decided on the field. Underdogs can overcome. A team mi sing a key player still has a chance to win.But Dennis Schroder Jersey with the NFL Draft, theres no game to play. Rather, its a duel for information between bookmakers and bettors.And the bettors predominantly profe sionals have been winning that duel for several years."Theres so much information," Stevens said. "Its an impo sible task for our risk room to be succe sful at it. There are such wild odds swings."Jayden or Drake?A perfect example of those wild odds swings is the first prop bet listed on Circas NFL Draft odds board: Between and , which player will be taken first?The prop is basically a bet on who will go No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft. Its a foregone conclusion that QB will go No. 1 to the . Its so foregone, in fact, that Circa Sports doesnt even have a No. 1 overall pick prop bet on the board. standout Daniels opened as a healthy -350 favorite, with Maye a +275 underdog. Sharp money zeroed in on Maye to the point where both quarterbacks were -115.Since then, theres been a modest rebound, with Daniels a -150 favorite as of Sunday afternoon.Dozens more NFL Draft prop bets on Circas board are seeing similar volatility, demonstrating the degree of difficulty for oddsmakers."On a scale of 1 to 10, its a 10," Sullivan said, though hes not conceding in the battle to beat the bettors. "My goal is to win. It is not an easy goal."The Maye/Daniels prop should be decided by the , who have the No. 2 overall pick. Unle s, of course, theres a trade, which would be an information wild card that could shake up the odds in the NFL Draft.Michigan ManThe draft stock of quarterback has drawn plenty of betting buzz.On April 15, when Circa Sports put up a host of NFL Draft prop odds, McCarthys Over/Under draft position of 5.5 saw significant movement in both directions within literally just a few minutes.Under 5.5 meaning McCarthy would be selected among the first five picks opened as a -120 favorite, with Over 5.5 at -110. Under quickly shot to a -160 favorite, but almost as quickly, the Under price rubber-banded back to -120.Then it shot back up to -160 again, with all those moves taking place within 20 minutes or so.As of Sunday afternoon, with the Draft four days out, Under 5.5 is -130 and Over 5.5 is even money (+100)."Theres been lots of action on both sides," Sullivan said.Other notable movers at Circa Sports: QB from 32.5 (Over -120) to 34.5 (Over -185) QB from 86.5 to 76.5, then to 82.5 (Under Kyle Kuzma Jersey -120)Michigan running back from 68.5 (Over -130) to 88.5Bo Nix & Brock Bowers in Joel Klatts mock draft 3.0 Scanning the BoardIts not just the biggest names drawing dollars in the NFL Draft odds market. Sharp bettors are hardwired to seek value up and down the board.Certainly, high-profile QBs such as Williams, Daniels, Maye and McCarthy suck up a lot of oxygen. But potential mid-/late-round picks also get attention in Over/Under draft position markets." has bounced around between 130.5 and 165.5. Thats the biggest mover by number of positions," Sullivan said of the market for the quarterback.As of Sunday afternoon, Pratts Over/Under was 137.5, with Under a -130 favorite and Over at even money (+100).On the ClockState by state, there are often different regulations in the NFL Draft odds market. Nevada has perhaps the most unique requirement from state gaming officials, and its not popular with bettors."In Nevada, we have to take the odds down 24 hours before the Draft starts," Stevens said, speaking to props that involve specific players. "But in Colorado and Illinois, well pull them at 4 p.m. Central Time Thursday."That means those offerings are on the board right up until the first round begins.On the flip side, several states dont allow any betting on the NFL Draft, including:New YorkPennsylvaniaVirginiaConnecticutKentuckyStill, upwards of 20 states allow NFL Draft betting, with guardrails in place, because it is such a sharp market."The betting limits are a little bit lower, because it is so information-based," Stevens said, while noting those limits dont harm the events popularity. "The interest level in the Draft by football fans is exceptionally large."Patrick Everson is a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and senior reporter for VegasInsider.com. He is a distinguished journalist in the national sports betting space. Hes based in Las Vegas, where he enjoys golfing in 110-degree heat. Follow him on Twitter: @PatrickE_Vegas.