The 2025 NBA All- Star Weekend is finally here. This year, for the first time, it will feature a completely new format with a four-team tournament replacing the old East vs West single-game matchup. Not to worry, all the stars are still there, all the thrill and excitement is very much present, and more importantly, we still have much more to bet on compared to before.

The night starts with Kenny’s Team, led by Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson, taking on Team Chuck, the International team with Nikola Jokic and Giannis being the standouts. The other semi-finals feature Shaq’s OGs vs. Candace’s Rising Stars. The final game will be played on the very same night, with the winning team being crowned the NBA All-Star Weekend winner.

However, the NBA All-Star is not the only thing that we have going for this weekend. There is some good ol’ NCAA basketball fun, with March Madness right around the corner. The standout game has to be the Auburn vs Alabama game, with number one facing number two in a historic SEC matchup.

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NBA All-Star Game – Kenny’s Team to Take the Cake 494k3c

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game introduces a new format featuring four teams in a mini-tournament at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Team Shaq, led by LeBron James and Steph Curry, is the favorite to win at +135 odds.

For betting enthusiasts, consider Team Kenny as a potential dark horse at +340, as their young stars may be more motivated to prove themselves on the big stage. Keep an eye on Nikola Jokic as a value pick for All-Star Game MVP at +2500.

Auburn vs. Alabama – Auburn to Beat the Spread 232c3v

The No. 1 Auburn Tigers (22-2) face the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (21-3) in a historic SEC showdown on Saturday, February 15. This matchup marks the first 1-2 game in SEC history and only the sixth time teams from the same state have met in a 1-2 game since the creation of the AP poll.

Betting odds favor Alabama slightly, with the Crimson Tide as 1.5-point favorites and the over/under set at 172.5 points. For those considering a wager, Auburn has a strong 15-9-0 record against the spread this season, while the total has gone over in 14 of their 24 games.

Wisconsin vs. Purdue – Moneyline on the Boilermakers 476r52

The Wisconsin Badgers (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten) face the Purdue Boilermakers (19-6, 11-3 Big Ten) on Saturday at the Mackey Arena. Wisconsin enters the game on a three-game winning streak, while Purdue has won four consecutive games. For those considering placing bets, the ESPN BPI gives Purdue a 69% chance to win, with them coming in as favorites off the bat.

The Arkansas Razorbacks (15-9) face the Texas A&M Aggies (19-5) on Saturday. Texas A&M enters as the favorite, with a -7.5-point spread. For those considering wagers, note that the over/under is set at 142 points, and the Aggies have a strong 7-3 record against the spread in their last 10 games.

UConn vs. Seton Hall – UConn for the Win 5c4qo

The UConn Huskies (17-7, 9-4 Big East) face the struggling Seton Hall Pirates (6-18, 1-12 Big East) at the Prudential Center. UConn is favored to win, with a predicted score of 75-64. Bettors should note that UConn has an 11-13-0 record against the spread this season, while Seton Hall is 9-15-0. The total has gone Over in 2 of Seton Hall’s last 5 games, which could be a consideration for those looking at over/under bets.

While NBA All-Star Weekend takes center stage and NCAA games draw extra attention with March Madness approaching, there are also great betting opportunities beyond basketball this weekend – check out our picks for NASCAR, golf, UFC Fight Night, and the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament.