The circus has officially arrived in Inglewood. This weekend, the NBA descends upon Steve Ballmer’s billion-dollar masterpiece, the Intuit Dome, for an All-Star Weekend that feels more like a multiverse event than a basketball game. Between the new “USA vs. World” format and the fact that half the league’s superstars seem to have swapped jerseys in a fever dream, the MVP betting board at BetOnline is looking like a goldmine of chaos.
Whether you’re betting on the local favorites or the international juggernauts, here is how to navigate the 2026 All-Star MVP market without losing your sanity.
The “Alien” in the Room: Victor Wembanyama (+450)
The oddsmakers aren’t playing around. Wemby is the heavy favorite for a reason: the “World” team is essentially built to highlight his 8-foot wingspan. In a game where nobody plays defense until the final four minutes, Wembanyama can essentially stand in the paint and dunk without jumping, or casually pull up from the logo. If the World team wins, the MVP trophy is his to lose. At +450, it’s the “chalk” play, but it’s hard to argue with a guy who can block a shot and finish the fast break in three strides.
The “Laker” Luka Experiment (+2200)
Seeing Luka Doncic listed with “(LA Lakers)” next to his name still feels like a glitch in the simulation, even a year after the trade that broke the internet. Luka hasn’t exactly been shy about his “pedestrian” shooting lately, but we all know the All-Star game is his natural habitat. He doesn’t have to run; he just has to throw 40-foot lobs to LeBron and Wemby. If Luka decides to actually try for ten minutes, +2200 is an absurd price for a top-three player in the world playing in his new backyard.
The “Houston” Legend: Kevin Durant (+1100)
Yes, KD is a Houston Rocket now. Yes, he’s 37. And yes, he still wakes up and smells 30 points. Durant is the oldest All-Star in Rockets history, and he’s playing with the “young legs” of the USA squad. KD has always treated the All-Star Game like a mid-range jump shot clinic. If the USA team pulls off the win, expect the veterans like Durant or Devin Booker (+1100) to be the ones taking the “clutch” shots that voters remember.
The Humor Bet: Nikola Jokic (+3500)
Betting on Jokic to win All-Star MVP is like betting on a cat to win a dog show. He doesn’t want to be there. He wants to be in Sombor with his horses. Jokic’s goal every All-Star weekend is to play exactly 18 minutes, record 4 points, 11 assists, and be the first person on a plane out of LAX. However, at +3500, there’s always the chance he accidentally triple-doubles while trying to pass the ball to the referee.
Expert Pick: The “Ant-Man” Takeover
If there is one player whose ego and talent perfectly align with the All-Star Game’s “look at me” energy, it’s Anthony Edwards (+1200). “Ant” doesn’t do “coasting.” He’s going to try to dunk on a 7-foot-4 Frenchman just to see if he can. With the USA team needing a spark to counter the World’s size, Edwards is the most likely candidate to go for 40 points and a couple of viral highlights.
The Pick: Anthony Edwards (+1200)
