Dec 22, 2019; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium.
The NBA All-Star Game returns to Indianapolis for the first time in almost four decades when the league holds the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The league last brought its midseason celebration to the Hoosier State in 1985. That year, the Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins won what is widely regarded as one of the best slam dunk contests ever, edging out runner-up Michael Jordan. In the game, the Rockets’ Ralph Sampson earned the MVP award after leading the West to a 140-129 victory over the East. This year, the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo will captain the East, while LeBron James will lead the West.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The West is a 3-point favorite in the latest West vs. East odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 364.5. Before locking in any East vs. West picks or NBA All-Star Game predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine expert Matt Severance has to say, given his mastery of NBA picks.
Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. After joining SportsLine, he quickly established himself as a top expert in multiple sports. Over the 2021-22 and 2022-23 NBA seasons, he returned $3,504. He also is 108-57 (+1924) on his last 165 NBA picks. Anyone who has followed him is way up.
Now, Severance has locked in on the NBA All-Star Game from every angle and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for All-Star Game:
- West vs. East spread: West -3
- West vs. East over/under: 364.5 points
- West vs. East money line: West -152, East +124
- West: LeBron James is the all-time leader in All-Star Game points (426)
- East: Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks third in the league in scoring (31.1 points per game)
- West vs. East picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the West can cover
The Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic has arguably been the best player in the league this season. The Serbian center and two-time league MVP ranks fourth in the NBA in both rebounds (12.0 per game) and assists (8.9) while averaging 26.1 points per game. He already has 32 games this season with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. With the knee injury to the 76ers’ Joel Embiid, Jokic has emerged as the favorite to win his third MVP award.
In addition, the West enters the game with a significant size advantage over the East. LeBron James & Co. have four players on the roster who are at least 6-foot-10. Meanwhile the East, after the loss of Embiid, has just two. See which team to back here.
Why the East can cover
Antetokounmpo is having a MVP-caliber season. The versatile big man ranks third in the league in scoring (31.1 points per game), sixth in rebounding (11.4) and ninth in field goal percentage (61.1). He has carried Milwaukee to third place in the Eastern Conference.
In addition, the Raptors’ Scottie Barnes is having the best season of his career. The 2022 Rookie of the Year has improved his stats across-the-board this year, including scoring (15.3 to 19.9), rebounding (6.6 to 8.1), assists (4.8 to 5.9), steals (1.1 to 1.2) and blocks (0.8 to 1.5). See which team to pick here.
How to make All-Star Game picks
Severance has analyzed this matchup and while we can tell you he’s leaning Under on the point total, he has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He’s sharing what it is, and which side to back, only at SportsLine.
Who wins the All-Star Game on Sunday, and which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the All-Star Game spread hits, all from the expert who is on a sizzling 108-57 run with his NBA picks, and find out.
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