The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is set to feature a new format with a four-team, three-game tournament on Sunday. The first game will showcase Kenny’s Young Stars against Chuck’s Global Stars, with Kenny Smith’s rising stars facing off against Charles Barkley’s international talents. The second game will see Shaq’s OGs taking on Candace’s Rising Stars, with Shaquille O’Neal’s experienced All-Stars going up against Candace Parker’s young champions (Team Mullin). The winners of the two semifinal games will compete in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game Championship, where the first team to reach 40 points will be crowned the winner.
The action kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET with the Global Stars favored by 3.5 points over the Young Stars. The OGs are also favored, by 6.5 points, over the Rising Stars. Shaq’s team is the +105 favorite to win the tournament, followed by Chuck’s team at +160. Damian Lillard, who won the NBA All-Star Game MVP last year, is listed at +1500 to win it again in 2025. Before making any picks, check out the NBA predictions from SportsLine’s Mike Barner.
Barner, known for his expertise in the industry, is on an impressive 80-52 run on his last 132 NBA player prop picks, returning $1,836 to $100 players. Now, he’s turned his attention to the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. You can find his picks on SportsLine, along with the latest NBA odds and trends.
- Team Kenny vs. Team Chuck spread: Team Chuck -3.5
- Team Shaq vs. Team Candace money line: Team Shaq -6.5
- NBA All-Star Game tournament odds to win: Team Shaq +105, Team Chuck +160, Team Kenny +350, Team Candace +1100
- NBA All-Star Game picks: See picks at SportsLine
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2025 NBA All-Star Game Predictions
In a surprising turn, Barner is not backing Team Kenny despite their young and hungry players. While Team Kenny boasts talent like Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham, they lack the experience needed for an event like the All-Star Game. Only one member of Team Kenny was elected an All-Star starter, compared to five starters from Team Charles and four from Team Shaq.
Barner points out that Team Chuck has strong MVP candidates and a size advantage, making them a tough matchup for Team Kenny. Meanwhile, Team Candace offers a youthful edge but must first get past Team Chuck. Barner doesn’t see Team Kenny advancing to the NBA All-Star Game Final. Find out who he’s backing at SportsLine.
How to Make 2025 NBA All-Star Game Picks
Barner believes a crucial X-factor will determine the winner, making one team a must-back. Head over to SportsLine to see who it is.
Want to know who will win the NBA All-Star Game 2025 and the crucial X-factor behind the victory? Visit SportsLine now to get Barner’s insights, from the NBA handicapper with an impressive track record.
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