2021 All-Star Game prediction, odds, over/under: Team LeBron vs. Team Durant

Team LeBron plays Team Durant at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, March 7, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

With news breaking from The Athletics’ Shams Charania that both Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will have to sit out the All-Star Game, the shape of the game is instantly transformed. While the two 76ers are split between Team Durant and Team LeBron, the former will be especially impacted given the minimal impact defense has on much of the game historically with Simmons being part of the latter team.

The action tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET with the main event starting at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen on TNT.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

• Point spread: -4.5 Team LeBron

• Money line: Team LeBron 1.60 / Team Durant 2.40

• Over-under: 315.5

Place your legal, online sports bets in VA, CO, IA, IN, NJ, PA, TN and WV at BetMGM. https://twitter.com/TheCelticsWire/status/1368239383602724864?s=20

Advice and Predictions

The loss of Embiid to Team Durant can't be over-emphasized in its importance. A potential MVP-caliber offensive player won't be replaceable by even this star-studded cast. Prediction: Team LeBron 167, Team Durant 143 https://twitter.com/TheCelticsWire/status/1368184840537862147?s=20

3-Point Contest

• Stephen Curry - 2.10

• Donovan Mitchell - 6.00

• Zach LaVine - 7.00

• Mike Conley - 7.00

• Jaylen Brown - 8.00

• Jayson Tatum - 8.00

Curry makes sense as a previous winner of the event to lead the field. Small bets around the rest of the field could pay off big, however -- particularly for Tatum, whose 3-point percentage has likely been impacted by COVID-19 recovery unlikely to be as much of a factor in this event. https://twitter.com/TheCelticsWire/status/1368173099682824204?s=20

Dunk Contest

• Cassius Stanley - 1.80

• Obi Toppin - 2.70

• Anfernee Simmons - 5.50

There's nothing in terms of participation in a past Dunk Contest to suggest betting on Simmons for a bigger payoff isn't worth a shot with small money, yet again. https://twitter.com/TheCelticsWire/status/1368531944959574017?s=20

• Chris Paul - 3.35

• Luka Doncic - 3.50

• Nikola Vucevic - 5.75

• Julius Randle - 7.00

• Domantas Sabonis - 8.50

• Robert Covington - 8.50

In a big-man dominated field, Paul and Doncic stand out as safe bets. Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire. Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Follow us on Facebook! [lawrence-related id=47483,47466,47463,47459] [listicle id=47481]

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