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NBA All-Star Friday Bets: Team Melo Favored

Team Melo is favored by 4.5 points against Team Austin in Friday's NBA Rising Stars game, while Team T-Mac holds a 2.5-point edge against Team Vince.

The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend kicks off tonight with several betting opportunities for hoops fans. In Friday's Rising Stars games, Team Melo (-4.5/-110) faces Team Austin (+4.5/-110) with Stephon Castle expected to make a difference despite the absence of injured rookie Cooper Flagg, who's been replaced by Ace Bailey.

In the other matchup, Team T-Mac (-2.5/-110) takes on Team Vince (+2.5/+110). For tournament championship odds, Team T-Mac leads at +180, followed by Team Melo at +200, Team Vince at +240, and Team Austin at +850.