It’s that time of year again! The fans have had their say and we are ready for the latest NBA All-Star game as the superstars of the East and West battle it out on court. We’ve previewed the upcoming game, taking a look at some of the latest NBA betting markets.
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NBA All-Star Game Preview
‘Greek Freak’ Giannis Antetokounmpo will captain the Eastern Conference side as he looks to secure back-to-back wins for the East for the first time since 2006.
On the other side of the court will be Lebron James’ Western Conference team. Lebron has enjoyed unparalleled success in this event, captaining his side to five consecutive wins from 2018 to 2022.
This year’s All-Star game will take place Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. It is scheduled for Sunday 18th February.
East vs West: Which is More Successful?
There have been 66 All-Star games dating back to 1951. The East enjoyed dominance pre-2000 and have won 37 times in total. The West have had control since the turn of the millennium and have now won 29 All-Star games.
Since 2000, there have been 24 All-Star games. The West have won 17, while the East have won just seven. Team Giannis finally ended Team Lebron’s dominance at Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City last year, with Jayson Tatum earning the title All-Star MVP.
NBA All-Star Game: Confirmed Starters and Reserves
Starters:
Eastern Conference: Team Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks (C)
Jayson Tatum – Boston Celtics
Tyrese Haliburton – Indiana Pacers
Damian Lillard – Milwaukee Bucks
Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers (a doubt due to injury)
Western Conference: Team Lebron
Lebron James – LA Lakers (C)
Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
Kevin Durant – Phoenix Suns
Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder
Reserves:
Eastern Conference:
Julius Randle – New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson – New York Knicks
Jaylen Brown – Boston Celtics
Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Paolo Banchero – Orlando Magic
Tyrese Maxey – Philadelphia 76ers
Donovan Mitchell – Cleveland Cavaliers
Western Conference:
Karl-Anthony Towns – Minnesota Timberwolves
Paul George – LA Clippers
Kawhi Leonard – LA Clippers
Steph Curry – Golden State Warriors
Devin Booker – Phoenix Suns
Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Davis – LA Lakers
All-Star Game Betting Tips
Team Lebron to win
When you compare the two starting teams side by side, it’s hard to look past the Western Conference. They have two of the three top average point scorers in Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander, as well as reigning NBA champ and finals MVP Jokic.
Luka Doncic to be named All-Star MVP
Doncic is having yet another remarkable season. He currently sits second in the points per game (PPG) table with 34.3, while also ranking third for assists per game (9.6) and second for three-pointers made per game at 3.9.
*Odds subject to change.
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