The East vs West NBA All-Star game takes place in Indianapolis this year. Although the weekend has had some controversial moments, that’s going to happen. For the most part, it has been a great celebration of this year’s basketball season. While fans complain about the participation levels and intensity of the stars have brought it this year! Also, the antics, including the LED floor have been a nice touch. Maybe it looks like something from Rick and Morty. But it’s something new and fresh, exactly what the fans have been asking for! But the main presentation is next. Everything else up to this point was just the appetizer.
Who do you see winning tonight’s NBA All-Star Game?
NBA All-Star Game Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| West | -2.5 -112 |
O 355.5 -110 |
-135 |
| East | +2.5 -108 |
U 355.5 -110 |
+114 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** | |||
Fixture: NBA All-Star Game: West vs East
Date And Time: February 18, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m. EST
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
Key Stats
East (2017 NBA All-Star Game)
Points: 182
Points Allowed: 192
Field Goal Efficiency: 78/137 for 56.9%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 22/59 for 37.3%
Free Throw Efficiency: 4/4 for 100.0%
Rebounds: 10 Offensive, 40 Defensive, 50 Combined
Assists: 43
Steals: 17
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 19
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 84/143 for 58.7%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 21/63 for 33.3%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 3/4 for 75.0%
Rebounds Against: 15 Offensive, 46 Defensive, 61 Combined
The East is looking to exact revenge against their Western counterparts. Although the NBA All-Star Game is mostly fun, players will find their spots to take it seriously. Even with various incentives for the players, at the end of the day, one fact remains. These guys are competitive and they don’t want to look foolish among their peers. Before the draft system, the Conference alignment determined the roster breakdowns. The East is on a three-game winning streak dating back to 2015.
But that was nearly ten years ago, and both rosters are retooled. Notably, the East has Milwaukee Bucks teammates Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard starting. Additionally, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and Bam Adebayo will take the floor first. Also, Adebayo replaces the injured Joel Embiid. Finally, the home favorite of the Indiana Pacers Tyrese Haliburton rounds out the starting lineup.
West (2017 NBA All-Star Game)
Points: 192
Points Allowed: 182
Field Goal Efficiency: 84/143 for 58.7%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 21/63 for 33.3%
Free Throw Efficiency: 3/4 for 75.0%
Rebounds: 15 Offensive, 46 Defensive, 61 Combined
Assists: 60
Steals: 16
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 17
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 78/137 for 56.9%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 22/59 for 37.3%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 4/4 for 100.0%
Rebounds Against: 10 Offensive, 40 Defensive, 50 Combined
The oddsmakers are favoring the West to win the NBA All-Star Game this year. But as you can see, the margins are close, and there will be a lot of easy transition buckets this year. But ultimately, you need a try-hard like Russell Westbrook to be on your team to ensure a victory. Again, players will pick and choose when to give effort in a game like this. Particularly on defense, it’s important to note that players are more likely to back away than contest tonight. Therefore, you need to make a pick based on who you believe will give the most effort tonight.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers captains the West. MVP-level player Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets also gets the start. Additionally, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is an emerging player who joins the backcourt today. Finally, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks round out the start lineup.
Game Prediction
The West clearly has the better lineup and deeper bench in this NBA All-Star Game. Especially without Embiid, the West are deserving favorites. However, as mentioned, this will be a wide-open game. But for those who criticize that there isn’t any defense in the NBA, this is what that actually looks like. Although the total looks high, that’s about where it should be. Therefore, I am avoiding a play on that for gambling purposes. However, taking the West over the East at -2.5 is the safest bet of the day. Sure, the East may squeak out a win, but I see a deeper and more competitive lineup coming from the favorites tonight.
NBA All-Star Game Final Pick
West -2.5
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