2026 NBA All-Star Game predictions, odds, format, time: Picks for Team World, Team Stripes and Team Stars
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Daniel Lewis
February 15, 2026
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The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set to feature a fresh format with a round-robin tournament among three teams: Team USA Stripes, Team USA Stars, and Team World. This new setup brings added excitement as the event takes place in Los Angeles, with action beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday. The teams are divided based on nationality, with two squads representing the United States and one representing the rest of the world. Team USA Stripes includes veteran stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, while Team USA Stars features younger talents such as Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Maxey. Team World is headlined by global superstars like Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama, though it faces challenges with key injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The tournament format sees each team play against the others in 12-minute games. The top two teams advance to a championship game, with point differential determining the winner in case of a tie. Early betting odds list USA Stripes as slight favorites at +155, followed by Team World at +160 and USA Stars at +200. Individual matchups include USA Stripes favored by 2
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/15/2026