The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will feature the debut of a new All-Star Game format. There will be four teams instead of two, as a four-team tournament will play out to determine who the All-Star Game champion is. But there are still opportunities to bet on the game even with the new format and that means a chance to win some dough betting on the new-look game.
Here, we break down the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. We will look at the rosters for the four teams, the odds for each squad to win the competition, and our keys to this competition. You can also continue reading to get our prediction for this mini-tournament in what should be an entertaining and intriguing night in NBA history for better or worse.
NBA All-Star Game Rosters
Unlike in previous years, there are four teams in the All-Star Game instead of the usual two teams. Those teams will be run by TNT television personalities Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Candace Parker. Shaq, Chuck, and Kenny will coach teams comprised of players chosen to play in the All-Star Game, while Candace will coach the team that wins the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night. Below are the rosters for all four of those teams.
| Team Shaq | Team Chuck | Team Kenny | Team Candace |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | Nikola Jokic | Anthony Edwards | TBD |
| Steph Curry | Donovan Mitchell | Jalen Brunson | |
| Jayson Tatum | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Jaren Jackson Jr. | |
| Kevin Durant | Victor Wembanyama | Jalen Williams | |
| Damian Lillard | Pascal Siakam | Darius Garland | |
| James Harden | Alperen Sengun | Evan Mobley | |
| Jaylen Brown | Karl-Anthony Towns | Cade Cunningham | |
| Kyrie Irving | Trae Young | Tyler Herro |
NBA All-Star Game Odds
| Team | Odds to Win |
|---|---|
| Team Shaq | +135 |
| Team Chuck | +190 |
| Team Kenny | +340 |
| Team Candace | +850 |
Based on the rosters above, it is no surprise that Shaq and Chuck have the two teams that are favored to win this game. Shaq’s team has a bunch of established superstars like LeBron James and Steph Curry, while Chuck’s team is probably the best collection of basketball players today. But Kenny’s team is very good and could be a dark horse, while the young and hungry Team Candace could deliver a shock as well by simply trying harder than the veteran All-Star teams.
Keys to the Game
As is the case in any All-Star Game, the number one key is going to be the level of effort that each team puts forth. The All-Star Game has been criticized for years due to players not playing defense or trying very hard. That is likely to be the case again in this contest, with some teams especially susceptible to going through the motions in this tournament.
For example, the team with LeBron James and Steph Curry on it has absolutely nothing to prove in this event. Meanwhile, the group that qualifies for this game from the Rising Stars tournament could play legitimately hard to try and impress fans on a big stage. Understanding that going into this event is of vital importance to bettors.
Also important is understanding the target score for each game in this new format. Each game has a target score of 40 points that teams will need to reach to advance in the tournament. With 40 points not being a huge number to reach, laying a big point spread in one of the semifinals or the final could be a dangerous proposition.
This game is also going to feature Kevin Hart as the on-court emcee. Therefore, a huge key is going to be whether or not players can put up with how annoying that is going to be while still playing a respectable level of basketball.
All-Star Game Prediction
Team Kenny (+340)
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- Team Kenny is loaded with three-point shooting, which should benefit them in a game where there is a low target score in each portion of the bracket.
- In terms of effort level, we expect more from this group than from the more established players.
