Overview
Team LeBron and Team Durant prepare to matchup in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday.
Last games records
LeBron James’s teams have dominated the new format since it was adopted four years ago. LeBron simply has picked the best teams, and he will once again be the favorite to win on Sunday.
However, Durant also has experience as a captain, and he could be a sneaky underdog selection. One thing that already places Team Durant at a major disadvantage is the fact that Durant himself will not be suiting up for the game due to injury.
Matchup Information
- Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. EST
- On Sunday, February 20th
- At Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, OH.
All-Star Game Betting Analysis
Team LeBron Betting Analysis
Team LeBron’s starting lineup looks like this: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Jokic.
This is arguably one of the best starting fives we have seen in all-star game history. LeBron’s credentials speak for themselves, and it is incredible what he is doing at his age despite the Lakers’ difficult season.
But the team also features Curry and Antetokounmpo, who are two of the game’s best players right now. Steph is one of the most entertaining players to watch in the all-star game as he is always willing to break out a fancy move or two. Meanwhile, Giannis is one of the few players who still plays at a competitive level in this exhibition contest.
DeRozan and Jokic round out the starting five, and both of them have made strong cases for league MVP this season.
Luka Doncic, Chris Paul, and Jimmy Butler lead a talented reserve unit. Luka is arguably the best reserve on either roster, while Butler has led the Miami Heat to one of the best records in the Eastern Conference.
CP3 makes for a tremendous all-star teammate due to his willingness to share the basketball.
Team LeBron will be difficult to defeat without question.
Team Durant Betting Analysis
Team Durant’s squad is not bad either. Their starters line up like this: Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum, Trae Young, and Andrew Wiggins.
Is this lineup as impressive as LeBron’s starting? Not quite. However, it has plenty of firepower.
Embiid is favored to win the MVP by a number of basketball analysts so far this season. Morant is a true breakout star and has established a reputation as one of the game’s best young players.
Tatum is a versatile scorer who has the ability to lead an offense, while Young is a consistent star guard in Atlanta who features strong shooting and passing ability.
The wild card is Wiggins. It was clear that Warriors nation rallied around their team and voted Wiggins into the starting lineup. Is he truly deserving of a starting spot?
Probably not, but the fans got him into the starting five regardless. With that said, Wiggins is still having a quality year and could be an X-factor for the success of Team Durant.
But the man who should have earned a starting spot is Devin Booker. Booker leads Team Durant’s reserves that include other stars such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, and LaMelo Ball.
Booker is a true superstar in every sense of the word and has been an important part of the Sun’s success this year.
Anthony-Towns is a talented big man who can finish at the rim with the best of them. LaVine has added an element of three-point shooting to complement his finishing ability, which automatically makes him one of the most lethal scorers in basketball.
Ball is emerging as a star in his second NBA season, and the reigning Rookie of the Year will be one of the more entertaining players to take the court on Sunday.
Team Durant has the depth to potentially pull off an upset.
Updates
- LeBron James is 4-0 as an NBA All-Star captain.
Team LeBron vs. Team Durant Betting Preview
Betting on any all-star event is always challenging since both teams feature the best players in the world. There is also the fact that most of the players will not be giving 100 percent effort in a game like this.
But it is extremely difficult to ignore the starting five that LeBron put together. And the fact that Luka and CP3 are on the bench makes this team even more intimidating.
Team Durant will give Team LeBron a run for their money, but LeBron James will likely improve to 5-0 as an All-Star captain when things are all said and done.
Team LeBron vs. Team Durant Betting Prediction
Bet on the Team LeBron.
All-Star Game Prediction
Team LeBron is favored by around 5.5 points in this contest. I would recommend rolling with the moneyline over the spread in this game since the score will likely be close.
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