An exciting NBA season has brought us to All-Star Weekend. Many of the league’s most talented players will come together for an exciting battle at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis this Sunday, Feb. 18.
The All-Star Game will return to a traditional East vs West format and ditch the “target score" fourth-quarter format this year, meaning this could be one of the highest-scoring All-Star Games in recent memory.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest odds and my best bets ahead of the action.
All NBA odds are current as of Tuesday, Feb. 13, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
NBA All-Star Game Odds
- Moneyline: West All-Stars (-148) • East All-Stars (+124)
- Spread: West All-Stars -2.5 (-110) • East All-Stars +2.5 (-110)
- Total: Over 365.5 Points (-110) • Under 365.5 Points (-110)
NBA All-Star Game Rosters
East All-Stars
- Bam Adebayo
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Paolo Banchero
- Scottie Barnes — Injury Replacement
- Jaylen Brown
- Jalen Brunson
- Joel Embiid — Injured, will not play
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Damian Lillard
- Tyrese Maxey
- Donovan Mitchell
- Julius Randle — Injured, will not play
- Jayson Tatum
- Trae Young — Injury Replacement
West All-Stars
- Devin Booker
- Stephen Curry
- Anthony Davis
- Luka Dončić
- Kevin Durant
- Anthony Edwards
- Paul George
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- LeBron James
- Nikola Jokić
- Kawhi Leonard
- Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA All-Star Game Prediction
A return to the classic East vs West format means we no longer have to suffer through the NBA All-Star Draft, which was one way the NBA tried to return balance to the All-Star Game. Considering that three of the top four NBA MVP candidates are in the West, this one could get ugly.
The East, of course, has a stacked roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines as the team captain, and Tyrese Haliburton could provide a spark in front of the home crowd. However, with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, this team pales in comparison to the West All-Stars.
This group has an overwhelming amount of talent. Virtually any of the West All-Stars could lead the team in scoring, and the roster is full of living legends.
The East might keep things interesting early on, but I fully expect the West to win this one with ease.
NBA All-Star Game Best Bets
West All-Stars -2.5 (-110)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
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Antetokounmpo will get his, and Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum could really shine. However, as a whole, the East All-Stars look outmatched by their Western Conference counterparts.
Lock in the West to cover as 2.5-point favorites with your NBA bet of the day.
Over 365.5 (-110)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 Unit
Last year’s All-Star Game closed at 325.5 points, so it might be surprising to see a projection this high. However, since the league is doing away with the untimed fourth quarter and the target score — which favored defense — we can expect a much higher-scoring contest in 2024.
The vast number of elite scorers and relaxed defense in this year’s game will help push this one Over 365.5 points.
NBA All-Star Game Parlay Bet
West -2.5 + Over 365.5 (+264)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 Units
NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule
Friday, Feb. 16
- 11:30 a.m. ET: Rising Stars Practice
- 5:30 p.m. ET: Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference
- 7 p.m. ET: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
- 9 p.m. ET: Rising Stars Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 17
- 11 a.m. ET: NBA All-Star Practice
- 2 p.m. ET: HBCU Classic (Winston-Salem State vs Virginia Union)
- 8 p.m. ET: All-Star Saturday Night
Sunday, Feb. 18
- 11:30 a.m. ET: NBA Legends Awards
- 1:30 p.m. ET: NBA G League Next Up Game
- 8 p.m. ET: 73rd NBA All-Star Game
