The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend tips off tonight with several betting opportunities for hoops fans. Despite Cooper Flagg's injury replacement by Ace Bailey, Team Melo (-4.5/-110) is favored over Team Austin in the opening Rising Stars game. In other Friday matchups, Team T-Mac (-2.5/-110) faces Team Vince (+2.5/+110), with Team T-Mac (+180) and Team Melo (+200) leading the moneyline odds for tournament championship.
NBA All-Star Friday Betting Picks
Team Melo emerges as the top betting pick for Friday's NBA All-Star Rising Stars competition, featuring Stephon Castle as the difference-maker despite Cooper Flagg's injury.