<p><em>There has been a growing consensus among fans that the NBA All-Star Game has been lacking something over recent years.</em></p> <p>Now, it seems that the league has listened, as this year's event introduces a fresh USA vs. World format in a round-robin tournament. It will see 24 players split into two U.S. teams and one international squad, with coaches from top teams.</p> <p>Two USA teams (Stars coached by<strong> J.B. Bickerstaff</strong>, Stripes by <strong>Mitch Johnson</strong>) face Team World (coached by <strong>Darko Rajaković</strong>). USA Stars plays World first, with the winner playing Stripes next; the loser plays the remaining game, with the top two advancing. All games use a 12-minute limit.</p> <p>With this new format, there's potential betting value on offer.</p> <p>Only <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong> and <strong>Anthony Davis</strong> are set to miss this year's All-Star game because of injury, but it's always worth keeping an eye on the latest developments, as there can be withdrawals in the final few moments leading up to the event.</p> <h2>When Is the NBA All-Star Game?</h2> <p>The NBA All-Star Game is a weekend-long event. The weekend runs February 13-15 (local time), meaning Aussies will be able to watch live on the following day due to the time zone.</p> <h2>Where Is the NBA All-Star Game?</h2> <p>The NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This venue is one of the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/top-10-biggest-nba-arenas">biggest NBA arenas</a> in the league, offering a state-of-the-art experience for fans.</p> <h2>How To Bet On NBA All-Star Game</h2> <p>At Sportsbet, you can enjoy a comprehensive offering of <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting</a> markets with us. You can find all of the markets available for the NBA All-Star Game here.</p> <p>To enjoy what we have available and place a bet, simply go to the NBA section of the site and select the event. Once there, find the market and odds that you like the value of and click on them to add them to your betting slip. Once you do, you can enter your stake and then hit 'Place Bet' at the bottom to confirm it. It's that simple! If you're new to basketball wagering, our guide on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">how to bet on the NBA</a> can help you get started.</p> <h2>NBA All-Star Game Betting Preview</h2> <p>Where is there betting value in the NBA All-Star Game? Here's what our NBA betting experts are predicting offers value for this upcoming game…</p> <p>We think that the<strong> USA Stripes team is the most likely to win</strong> the tournament. They are loaded with several stars, including <strong>Steph Curry, LeBron James</strong>, and <strong>Kevin Durant</strong>. Coached by <strong>Mitch Johnson</strong>, we believe they have the edge.</p> <p>Anthony Edwards to be named as the MVP for the event is also likely. We think he will lead the player props in terms of scoring, with him<strong> scoring 30+ points</strong> likely based on recent regular-season form. For those interested in <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba-player-awards">NBA MVP odds</a> and other award markets, Sportsbet has you covered.</p> <p>Elsewhere, we think there is value in betting on <strong>Curry to achieve 10+ 3's.</strong> He is a volume shooter, and with the new format rewarding threes, this may encourage him to take even more attempts than he usually does.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/when-is-the-nba-all-star-game-2026">Everything you need to know about the 2026 NBA All-Star Game</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">Our experts' latest NBA tips and predictions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-news-2025-most-triple-doubles-in-nba">The players who've racked up the most triple-doubles in NBA history</a></li> </ul>