2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Best Bets: 3-Point Contest Odds & Predictions

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and the 3-point contest is tonight! That said, let's take a look at the contestants, betting odds, and best predictions for Saturday night.

(Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers. Photo courtesy of Getty Images)

A staple for nearly 40 years, the NBA 3-point contest has been a popular All-Star event since Larry Bird's victory in 1986. This year's outing will feature eight contestants: Five from the Eastern Conference and three from the Western Conference.

Headlining this year's event will be Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, who's emerged as one of the most lethal flamethrowers in the NBA. Damian Lillard will once again return to the stage, this time as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. In addition to Knueppel, Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers),  Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets), and Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) will make their debuts. Making their return are Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Norman Powell (Miami Heat).

Only one will be crowned the winner, and the goal is to score as many points as possible within several areas behind the arc in 70 seconds.  The outing will feature two rounds, and the top three from the first round will advance to the final round.

The game of basketball has evolved over the years, and five-out schemes and 3-point shooting have become extremely prevalent. Just hours away from one of the most eventful happenings in the NBA, this is a stacked lineup.

2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest FanDuel Betting Odds For Saturday, Feb. 14

If you're looking to bet on NBA All-Star Weekend, welcome!

We cashed out on Team Vince (+340) in the Rising Stars competition, and look to keep the ball rolling! The 2026 NBA 3-point contest will tip-off at 5 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC/Peacock.

Let's take a look at the NBA 3-point contestants, along with my best bets, predictions, and odds for the Feb. 14 3-point contest.

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2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Best Bets & Predictions For Saturday, Feb. 14

Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +250 (FanDuel)
• First Round Score: Over/under 24.5 Points

The leading candidate to win the outing, Kon Knueppel, would become the first rookie in NBA history to win the 3-point contest. Given he has +250 odds on FanDuel, that's decent value. If you wager $5, the total payout would be $12.15.

Drafted No. 4 out of Duke University by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2025 NBA Draft, Knueppel has been a star through and through. Through 54 career games, he's averaged 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. Most impressively, he boasts a 43.15 3-point percentage, which ranks 12th-highest in the NBA.

Drawing comparisons to former NBA legend JJ Redick, Knueppel is a crucial reason why the Hornets are in playoff contention, having won 11 of their last 13 games. The fastest player in franchise history to record 800 points, Knueppel continues his fantastic rookie campaign.

A 3-point force, we are talking about a player who's made the second-most deep shots in the league behind Donovan Mitchell with 183.  The first rookie to reach 1,000 points this year, he's also on pace for a 50/40/90 season.

Most legal sportsbooks and oddsmakers have Knueppel as the winner. It's easy to see why, given that he's the first player to record 137 made threes through 40 games. That puts him in another category from legends Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić.

Given that the contest requires each participant to shoot from several areas around the perimeter, Knueppel doesn't have a weak stop on the hardwood. His most efficient spot is the right corner three (50%), so that could be where the money ball rack could end up. Shooting 41.3% from above-the-break three, Knueppel is equally deadly in the left corner (48.3%). Given these statistics, the money ball rack may be in his favor.

More impressive, Knueppel is shooting 41.2% from 25 to 29 feet.

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Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +430 (FanDuel)
• First Round Score: Over/under 23.5 Points

Yes, you heard this correctly, Damian Lillard is making a triumphant return to the 3-point contest. Lillard was waived by the Bucks after tearing his Achilles, but signed back with his former team, the Trail Blazers, over the summer. Yet to play a game this season, Lillard last stepped on the hardwood in April 2025.

Lillard notably won back-to-back NBA 3-point contests starting in 2023, and is back in an attempt to win a third title. If successful, Lillard would join Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only players in NBA history with three 3-point titles. Currently, he has +430 odds on FanDuel, which has great value. If you wager $5 on Lillard to win, the payout would equate to $21.50.

One of the most clutch shooters of all-time, Lillard ranks fifth in all-time made 3-pointers (2,804). Considered one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in NBA history, Lillard has a career average of 37.5% from beyond the arc.

In the past, Lillard hasn't won by a landslide. If you remember correctly, he edged out Buddy Hield with 26 points to win his first 3-point title in 2023. The next year, he beat Trae Young by just two points to secure the trophy.

I like the odds here for Dame. He has won this contest multiple times and is one of the purest shooters. The question remains: is he fully healed from injury? We haven't seen him on the court in nearly a year.

Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +650 (DraftKings)
• First Round Score: Over/under 22.5 Points

This is a bit of a head scratcher for me. Devin Booker is one of the coldest shooters in the game, but he is only shooting 31.1% from beyond the arc this season.

Now in his 11th season with the Phoenix Suns, Booker is having the least efficient 3-point shooting season of his career. A career 35.1% shooter from beyond the arc, he's shooting just 28.6% from deep in 10 games before All-Star Weekend.

Booker is no stranger to the 3-point contest, as this is his fourth appearance. Although his numbers are down this season, he was crowned winner of the 3-point contest in 2018. Ironically, the contest was also held in Los Angeles that year.  In his last participation in 2020, he was the runner-up next to Buddy Hield.

It's been a six-year drought; maybe LA is calling his name. However, this is a loaded group, and Booker will have to pull out his bag to win this. This season, he's shooting just 33.3% from the right and corner three, and 31.1% from above the break three. While he's been far more efficient in the catch and shoot, he's shooting just 21.7% in pull-up threes.

I wouldn't completely count Booker out, considering he's won this. Having shot 38.3% from three the year he was crowned champion, can he do it again? If you place $5 on Booker to win, the payout would total $32.50

Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +650 (FanDuel)
• First Round Score: Over/under 22.5 Points

This next contestant intrigues me a lot! It's Jamal Murray's first time competing in the 3-point contest, and he's having a career year with the Denver Nuggets.

Murray has always been a special player, but has taken his game to new heights. Averaging career-highs in points (25.7 PPG), rebounds (4.4 RPG), assists (7.7 APG), and field goal percentage (48.5%), he's matched his career-best 3-point percentage at 42.5%.

Murray has been hooping this season, and he's shooting 50% from the left corner three and 41.5% from above-the-break three. His lowest percentage on the court is the right corner three (37.5%), which is considered solid in the NBA world.

I haven't seen Murray take too many shots beyond the 24+ foot mark, which may impact those bonus shots. However, Murray has been elite in catch-and-shoot (43.4%) and pull-up threes (41.9%).

I truly think Murray is a sleeper pick here, especially given that he's a player who's averaging the 12th-most threes per game (3.2 3PM). Similar to Booker, betting $5 on Murray to win the 3-point contest would result in a total payout of $32.50

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +700 (DraftKings)

Another player set to make his NBA 3-point contest debut, Tyrese Maxey, keeps delivering. Having a breakout season in his sixth season with the 76ers, he's averaging career-highs in points (28.9 PPG), rebounds (4.1 RPG), assists (6.8), and steals (2.0). While his field goal percentage is down slightly, his 3-point shooting (37.9%) has been the best since the 2023-2024 season.

Stepping into a lead role for the 76ers, he not only leads the team in scoring, but is a heavy 3-point shooter. Averaging the sixth-most 3-point attempts (8.8 3PA), and ninth-most 3-pointers per game (3.4 3PM)—Maxey has one of the quickest releases and movement of any opponent.

Maxey isn't afraid of the moment, and when he's hot, he's hot! We've seen him shoot some logo threes this season, and his best spots on the court are right corner threes (39.1%) and above-the-break shots (38%).

Overall, Maxey is a sneaky pick and is one of the best pull-up shooters (36.9%). If one were to bet $5 on Maxey to win the 3-point contest, the payout would be $40.

Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +750 (FanDuel)
• First Round Score: Over/under 22.5 Points

Not new to the 3-point scene, Donovan Mitchell will take another stab at the crown. Although he hasn't won yet, this is his third time competing in the event.

A career 36.7% 3-point shooter, Mitchell is on the outskirts of MVP talks, averaging career-highs in points (29 PPG), field goal percentage (48.7%), and is shooting 37.8% from deep in 51 games this season.

One of the strongest, pure scoring guards in the NBA, we've seen Mitchell deliver some monstrous performances this season. Putting up eight threes and 37 points against the Hawks, he erupted for 48 points with eight threes against the Wizards in December.

Overall, he leads the NBA in 3-pointers this season (185), along with 3-point attempts (492). A high-volume scorer, Mitchell is used to carrying the reins. Not to mention, the money rack may come in handy given that he shoots 44.8% from the left corner three. Of all contestants—if anyone is going to bank a deep shot—it's going to be Mitchell. We've seen him hit some bombs beyond 30+ feet this season.

I like Mitchell more as a catch-and-shoot player rather than a pull-up shooter. While he certainly has the skills and experience to win this, is the third time a charm? He was a first-round exit in two previous experiences, so I'm not ranking him as high. If you bet $5 on Mitchell to win the 3-point contest, the payout would be $37.50.

Norman Powell, Miami Heat

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +1100 (FanDuel)
• First Round Score: Over/under 21.5 Points

Powell was my sleeper to win the 3-point contest last year, and my opinion hasn't changed. I never understood why the Clippers traded Norman Powell, but he's found a home in South Beach with the Miami Heat.

Considered one of the most underrated players in the NBA and has always been a cold 3-point shooter. A career 39.8% shooter from beyond the arc, he's having a career year in his first full season with the Heat.

Powell shot 40+ percent from three in eight seasons with various teams, and remains one of the biggest sleepers in this contest. Although shooting just under 40 percent (39.6%) from three, he's putting up a career-best in points per game(23 PPG).

Ranked among the top 20 in 3PA (7.3) and 3PM (2.9) 3-pointers, Powell has delivered this season. His best game of the season arguably included 34 points and nine 3-pointers against the Pelicans.

I've seen Norman bank at least one deep shot this season, so we know his range. While the corners aren't his best shot selection (35.3% left corner three, 30% right corner three, a majority of his shots come from above-the-break-three (40.7%). An elite pull-up shooter (37.6%), don't let Powell get hot!

One of the best at pulling up beyond the arc, Powell has incredible odds. If you wager $5 on Powell to win the 3-point contest, the payout would equal $55. He has the second-longest odds to win the contest—it's worth a sprinkle.

Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks

• 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Odds: +1500 (FanDuel)
• First Round Score: Over/under 19.5 Points

The final contestant includes Bobby Portis, who holds the longest odds to win the 3-point event. In his first appearance in the event ever, oddsmakers view him as a long shot to win.

The only big man to compete in the event, Portis has been one of the most consistent producers for the Bucks throughout the years. And with that, he's been one of the most lethal shooters from beyond the arc. We've seen this in the postseason, especially his rookie campaign with the Chicago Bulls.

Don't let the odds fool you—Portis is a career 39% shooter from beyond the arc, and is shooting a career-high 45.1% from three this season. Myles Turner has undoubtedly helped space the floor, and Portis has continued to be a spark off the bench.

When it comes to betting, consistency is key, and Portis has been one of the most consistent scorers for Milwaukee this season.

Portis isn't known for deep range, and we've failed to see him attempt to take a shot past the 24+ foot mark. His biggest downfall is that his jumper doesn't have a quick release, and time is of the essence in this contest. Overall, he's one of the best 3-point shooters in the contest, shooting 52.7% from left corner three, and 41.2% from above-the-break three.

Dark Horse Pick

• Norman Powell (+1100 FanDuel)

My Final NBA 3-Point Contest Winner Prediction

• I'm picking Damian Lillard (+430) or Norman Powell (+1100) to win the 2026 NBA 3-point contest. Although Lillard hasn't seen the floor, he's one of the fastest guards who has a quick release. A two-time winner, it's hard to fade him here. Similar to last year, Powell is one of my dark-horse picks, with a quick spot-up shot. I'm fading rookie Kon Knueppel, given that no rookie has ever won the contest. 

Other NBA 3-Point Bets

• Damian Lillard to score 24+ points in the first round (+105 FanDuel)
• Norman Powell to score OVER 21.5 points in the first round (-120 FanDuel)