The NBA's All-Star Weekend features a number of entertaining events for bettors to wager on, whether it's the All-Star Game itself on Sunday, all of the competitions on All-Star Saturday Night (Skills Challenge, 3-Point Shootout, and Slam Dunk Contest), the Celebrity Game, or the Rising Stars Challenge.
This year's iteration even features a bonus 3-Point Challenge between Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry and WNBA sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu.
The festivities get underway on Feb. 16, culminating with the 73rd edition of the All-Star Game on Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Here is all of the information and betting odds you need to make the 2024 All-Star Weekend a profitable one.
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NBA All-Star Game Rosters
For the first time since 2017, the All-Star Game will feature the best of the Eastern Conference taking on the elite of the Western Conference as opposed to two captains (determined by All-Star votes) selecting the rosters playground-style.
The format for the action itself will also revert back to four 12-minute quarters, although the charity aspect will be maintained to award the highest-scoring team for each quarter.
Eastern Conference
| Player | Team | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | 2 |
| Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks | 8 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 8 |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | 5 |
| Joel Embiid (INJ) | Philadelphia 76ers | 7 |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 1 |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 1 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | 3 |
| Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic | 1 |
| Julius Randle (INJ) | New York Knicks | 3 |
| Bam Adebayo | Miami Heat | 3 |
| Trae Young (Replacement) | Atlanta Hawks | 3 |
| Scottie Barnes (Replacement) | Toronto Raptors | 1 |
Western Conference
| Player | Team | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks | 5 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 2 |
| Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns | 14 |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | 20 |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 6 |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | 4 |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 10 |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2 |
| Paul George | Los Angeles Clippers | 9 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Los Angeles Clippers | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves | 4 |
| Anthony Davis | Los Angeles Lakers | 9 |
NBA All-Star Game Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | +3 (-106) | +126 | U 362.5 (-110) |
| West | -3 (-114) | -148 | O 362.5 (-110) |
Pick: Western Conference -3 (-114)
It's been far too long since we've seen East versus West, but even recent history shows that one particular side has had an extended run of success to make this bet a tad more clear.
LeBron James was a member of the winning team every year from 2018 through 2022, with last year's game against Team Giannis in Salt Lake City, Utah ending that streak.
The West has far more All-Star experience on its side than the East, as well, which will be represented by four players making their debut. In 18 All-Star Games from 2000 through 2017, the East won a grand total six times.
It's a glorified exhibition, so literally anything can happen, but that's why looking at trends and finding patterns is so vital to these types of bets.
NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Betting Odds
| Player | All-Star Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | East | +600 |
| LeBron James | West | +700 |
| Stephen Curry | West | +800 |
| Jayson Tatum | East | +900 |
| Anthony Edwards | West | +900 |
| Kevin Durant | West | +1000 |
| Damian Lillard | East | +1100 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | East | +1100 |
| Devin Booker | West | +1200 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | West | +1500 |
Pick: LeBron James, +700
The record for the most All-Star Game MVP wins is held by Kobe Bryant, whom the award is named after, as well as Bob Pettit. James has three across his 19 appearances, and needs one more to tie the all-time record.
The record for the oldest All-Star MVP in history is Shaquille O'Neal when he shared the award with Bryant in 2009 at 36 years and 346 days old. James is already 39 years of age and would shatter that mark should he become a four-time winner on Feb. 18. Factoring in how competitive The King can be, making even more history near the tail-end of his storied career is something he'd surely love to accomplish.
If the East wins, though, take a hard look at Tyrese Haliburton at +1100 considering the game is in Indiana and there's a strong possibility his teammates may look to get him numbers in front of Pacers fans in attendance.
NBA Slam Dunk Contest Betting Odds
| Player | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Mac McClung | Osceola Magic (G League) | -190 |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | +420 |
| Jacob Toppin | New York Knicks | +600 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Miami Heat | +650 |
Pick: Mac McClung, -190
Mac McClung reacts to his winning dunks from last year's #ATTSlamDunk 🏆
— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2024
He'll look to defend his title this Saturday in Indy! #StateFarmSaturday: 2/17, 8pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/06OkTNF4I6
This event is Mac McClung's to lose as he single-handedly made the 2023 Dunk Contest memorable with his 199.8 points across four dunks out of a possible 200.
Jaylen Brown earned some brownie points across the online basketball community simply by participating this year, if only because this event hasn't had much star power or name recognition in quite some time.
Unfortunately, if McClung bombs, then so does the Slam Dunk Contest.
NBA 3-Point Contest Betting Odds
| Player | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks | +390 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | +450 |
| Trae Young | Atlanta Hawks | +550 |
| Malik Beasley | Milwaukee Bucks | +650 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Minnesota Timberwolves | +700 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | +750 |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | +750 |
| Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz | +800 |
Pick: Tyrese Haliburton, +450
It's perhaps the most unorthodox shooting technique of any of the eight participants, but boy does it work.
Haliburton knows the rims better than anyone, so that gives him a distinct advantage. He also tied the record in 2023 for the most points in a single round with 31 of a possible 40.
He'll want to put on a show in Indianapolis and emerge with some sort of hardware. If this is his lone win, then so be it.
Sabrina Ionescu Vs. Stephen Curry Shootout Betting Odds
| Player | Team | 3P% | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabrina Ionescu | New York Liberty (WNBA) | 44.8 | +176 |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 42.1 | -230 |
Pick: Sabrina Ionescu, +176
Sabrina Ionescu enters as the underdog in odds alone, because she may have had the single-greatest shooting performance of any shootout in either league when she recorded 37 of a possible 40 points at WNBA All-Star 2023. It's that performance which set the wheels in motion for this hotly-anticipated showdown.
Sabrina Ionescu (@sabrina_i20) just set the all-time record for NBA or WNBA with a score of 37 PTS in the FINAL ROUND of the #Starry3PT Contest to be crowned the NEW 3-PT CHAMPION 🏆 | @starrylemonlime pic.twitter.com/YcGy3fDfBq
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 14, 2023
This contest will be played on a level playing field, as Curry will shoot from the NBA's 3-point arc while Ionescu will shoot from the WNBA's line with WNBA basketballs.
Ionescu set a WNBA record in 2023 by drilling 128 3-pointers at a ridiculous 44.8 percent conversion rate. At +176, go make that bank while she banks shots.
NBA Skills Challenge Betting Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team Top Picks (Anthony Edwards, Victor Wembanyama, Paolo Banchero) | +140 |
| Team All-Stars (Scottie Barnes, Tyrese Maxey, Trae Young) | +180 |
| Team Pacers (Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Myles Turner) | +190 |
Pick: Team All-Stars, +180
Scottie Barnes and Tyrese Maxey notoriously (and hilariously) flopped during last year's Clutch Challenge, which ended up drawing Shaqtin' a Fool fame at the end of the season.
Each player making the East All-Star team will surely be the highlight of their respective weekend, but redemption in the Skills Challenge to hopefully erase their 2023 showing in the one-off event may draw a stronger performance out of sheer pride.
Maybe.
NBA Rising Stars Rosters
The four participating teams, each led by a guest head coach who previously played in the NBA or WNBA, will compete in a three-game mini-tournament to crown an ultimate winner.
Two semifinal games, dubbed Games 1 and 2, will be played up to a final target score of 40 points. The two winners will then compete in the finals with a target score of 25 to determine a champion.
Team Pau Gasol
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs |
| Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets |
| Brandin Podziemski | Golden State Warriors |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Miami Heat |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | Houston Rockets |
| Cason Wallace | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Bilal Coulibaly | Washington Wizards |
Team Tamika Catchings
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | Orlando Magic |
| Jaden Ivey | Detroit Pistons |
| Jalen Duren | Detroit Pistons |
| Keegan Murray | Sacramento Kings |
| Scoot Henderson | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Keyonte George | Utah Jazz |
| Dyson Daniels | New Orleans Pelicans |
Team Jalen Rose
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Bennedict Mathurin | Indiana Pacers |
| Shaedon Sharpe (INJ) | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Dereck Lively II | Dallas Mavericks |
| Jordan Hawkins | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Walker Kessler | Utah Jazz |
| Jeremy Sochan (Replacement) | San Antonio Spurs |
Team Detlef Schrempf (G-League)
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Izan Almansa | G League Ignite |
| Matas Buzelis | G League Ignite |
| Ron Holland | G League Ignite |
| Mac McClung | Osceola Magic |
| Tyler Smith | G League Ignite |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | Indiana Mad Ants |
| Alondes Williams | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
NBA Rising Stars Challenge Betting Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team Pau Gasol | +120 |
| Team Tamika Catchings | +240 |
| Team Jalen Rose | +310 |
| Team Detlef Schrempf | +850 |
Pick: Team Pau Gasol, +120
It would be a heck of a story if Team Detlef Schrempf could pull off the upset, but considering the competition, that's asking a great deal of the G Leaguers.
Pau Gasol won a pair of championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and is now the reigning and defending champion of Rising Stars after defeating Team Joakim Noah last year.
Any team featuring Victor Wembanyama should be the heavy favorite in any exhibition where defense isn't prioritized, although the 7-foot-4 Frenchman can defend pretty much anyone simply by standing still and raising his arms.
