
2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Favoritism: Wembanyama Top Contender for MVP
Ahead of the NBA All-Star Weekend, odds show Victor Wembanyama leading the race for MVP, while teams prepare for a thrilling range of events.
With the NFL season wrapping up, the NBA All-Star Weekend is quickly approaching, taking place this weekend in Los Angeles. The event features iconic competitions such as the All-Star Game, Slam Dunk Contest, and the 3-Point Contest.
Current Odds for All-Star Weekend at FanDuel Sportsbook:
Winning Team Odds
- USA Stripes: +155 (bet $10 to win $25.50 total)
- World: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)
- USA Stars: +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
This year’s format splits the All-Stars into three teams: two featuring American athletes and one comprised of international players. The USA Stripes team includes stars like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard. Notably, LeBron James is sidelined due to injury.
MVP Odds
- Victor Wembanyama: +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total)
- Tyrese Maxey: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
- Devin Booker: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
- Cade Cunningham: +1100
- Kevin Durant: +1100
- Donovan Mitchell: +1200
- Jamal Murray: +1200
- Anthony Edwards: +1400
Among the last five MVPs, only Curry is participating this season after being the award winner last season and in 2022.
Slam Dunk Contest Odds
- Carter Bryant: +180
- Jaxson Hayes: +250
- Keshad Johnson: +320
- Jase Richardson: +350
This year’s contest resumes after a three-year streak from Mac McClung, who will not be competing.
3-Point Contest Odds
- Kon Knueppel: +380
- Damian Lillard: +390
- Devin Booker: +550
- Jamal Murray: +600
- Tyrese Maxey: +600
- Donovan Mitchell: +650
- Norman Powell: +950
- Bobby Portis: +1700
Knueppel has recently set a record for 3-pointers among rookies, surpassing Curry’s previous record.
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