you won't get priority.
since the bots draft more or less randomly though, your chances of getting your top pick are still 1/3, about what it would be for a 6th-placedd team in a human league. So yes, investing in scouting should be worth it.
However, it's usually beneficial to start collecting scouting points well ahead of the allstar week. constantly giving low amounts is beter for your finances than having to scout full speed late in the season.