The NBA All-Star Game gets underway on Sunday, February 16th at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA (home of the Golden State Warriors).
While the format is different this year, that just means bettors will have more chances to bet. More opportunities to bet, of course, means plenty of opportunities for parlays.
Parlays give you a unique chance to win a little more on your wagers. However, there is an element of risk involved since you must win every leg to win the bet.
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NBA All-Star Game Best Parlay Picks
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
When picking parlay legs for the NBA All-Star Game, it is important to keep the new format in mind. The players are not taking part in the traditional 5×5 game but rather it’s now a 3×3 tournament (with four teams and three games overall; two semi-finals and the championship). The winner will be the first to score 40 points. Effort - or a lack thereof - will undoubtedly factor in, but we will not know about that until game time.
However, since there will be more of a spotlight on individual play, maybe pride will take over. Instead of watching a glorified shoot-around, we'll see some good, competitive basketball games.
Parlay No. 1: (Favorites)
The Young Stars team will have youth on their side. They could be more driven to win since it's a chance to prove themselves against the league's best. But Team Shaq (the OGs) are, well, OGs for a reason. The spread makes me a little nervous - 6.5 points seems like a lot for a 3×3 game. But Team Shaq will not want to get shown up by a bunch of young guys.
They’ll bring their ‘A’ game and take down the Rising Stars with ease.
As for Team Chuck (Global Stars), the roster is an impressive one. The same can, of course, be said about Team Kenny’s (Young Stars) roster of young stars. But I like the odds I'm getting with Team Chuck at -3.5 (+100). This game will likely be the more competitive of the two. I like the more experienced Team Chuck to cover.
A $100 wager will result in a $366 payday, your stake ($100) plus $266 in winnings.
Parlay Odds: +266
Parlay No. 2: (Underdogs)
If you look at Team Shaq, it’s hard to imagine this group losing to a bunch of 'rising stars.' This game shouldn’t even be that close. But if any team is not going to care and put much effort into it, it's probably them.
Team Candance (Rising Stars), on the other hand, will be ecstatic about the opportunity to take down a team of legends. I still have a hard time seeing them win. But I wouldn't be shocked if this game ended up being closer than expected.
As for Team Kenny, this will be the most competitive of the two games. This game could come down to who makes the last basket. Taking them to win outright would make the payout bigger, but I like the safety net that +3.5 points gives.
A $100 wager will result in a $346 payday, your stake ($100) and $246 in winnings.
Parlay Odds: +246
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