The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities are in Los Angeles, and the main event is Sunday evening as the 2026 All-Star Game itself unfolds. The NBA All-Star Game format is different again in 2026, with this year’s event being a round-robin tournament between three different rosters — two comprised of USA players and the third being Team World.
The action tips off at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday. The recent 2026 NBA All-Star Game odds via FanDuel list USA Stripes as the slight +155 favorites to win it all, with Team World at +160 and USA Stars at +200. Before making any 2026 NBA All-Star Game picks, be sure to check out the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend predictions and betting advice from SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein.
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Hartstein is SportsLine’s senior analyst and a founding member of the Early Edge podcast. He’s excelled in multiple sports, and enters the All-Star break on an 8-5 run on NBA props. Anyone following his NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen strong returns.
Now, Hartstein has set his sights on the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks.
2026 NBA All-Star Game format, preview
The NBA has changed format for its All-Star Game multiple times in recent years, and 2026 brings a new wrinkle. The 28 All-Stars have been divided into three teams — two comprised of American players and the third representing the rest of the world.
Team USA Stars features primarily younger NBA stars like Tyrese Maxey and Cade Cunningham, while Team USA Stripes is more veteran players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Team World is headlined by Victor Wembnamyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic, though this roster has taken some hits via injury with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both out.
The teams will all play either other in a round-robin format, with those games last 12 minutes. The top two teams will advance to the championship game to determine the overall winner. If there’s a tie after the round-robin portion, point differential will be the deciding factor. See who to pick here.
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How to make 2026 NBA All-Star Game picks
Now, Hartstein has analyzed the 2026 NBA All-Star Game from all angles. He’s found a critical x-factor that has him jumping all over one team. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, and what critical X-factor do you need to know about that gives one team an edge? Visit SportsLine right now to get his 2026 NBA All-Star Game pick, all from the SportsLine expert who has nailed eight of his past 13 NBA props, and find out.
2026 NBA All-Star Game rosters, odds
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(odds via FanDuel and subject to change)
USA Stars (+200)
Scottie Barnes
Devin Booker
Cade Cunningham
Jalen Duren
Anthony Edwards
Chet Holmgren
Jalen Johnson
Tyrese Maxey
USA Stripes (+155)
Jaylen Brown
Jalen Brunson
Kevin Durant
Brandon Ingram
LeBron James
Kawhi Leonard
Donovan Mitchell
Stephen Curry (injured)
Team World (+160)
Deni Avdija
Luka Doncic
Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray
Alperen Sengun
Pascal Siakam
Karl-Anthony Towns
Victor Wembanyama
Normal Powell
Giannis Antetokounmpo (injured)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (injured)
