2024 NBA All-Star Game odds, line, start time: East vs. West picks ...

Four players will make their All-Star Game debut when the East meets the West in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), and Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) all will be playing in the NBA's midseason showcase for the first time, and all four will play for the East. Meanwhile, the Lakers' LeBron James will be playing in his 20th NBA All-Star Game, breaking the record he currently shares with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. James also will be the captain of the West squad. 

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The West is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest West vs. East odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 362. Before locking in any East vs. West picks or 2024 NBA All-Star Game predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine expert Matt Severance has to say, given his mastery of NBA picks.

Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. After joining SportsLine, he quickly established himself as a top expert in multiple sports. Over the 2021-22 and 2022-23 NBA seasons, he returned $3,504. He also is 108-57 (+1924) on his last 165 NBA picks. Anyone who has followed him is way up.

Now, Severance has locked in on the NBA All-Star Game from every angle and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for All-Star Game: 

West vs. East spread: West -2.5West vs. East over/under: 362 pointsWest vs. East money line: West -142, East +120West: LeBron James is the all-time leader in All-Star Game points (426)East: Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks third in the league in scoring (31.1 points per game)West vs. East picks: See picks at SportsLine Why the West can cover

The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an MVP-caliber season. The 25-year-old guard and two-time All-Star ranks second in the league in scoring (31.1 points per game) while also averaging 6.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game. Led by Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City (37-17) has been one of the biggest surprises of the season, sitting second in the Western Conference.

In addition, the West is a considerably better shooting team than the East. The 12 players on the West combine to shoot 51.3% from the field and 40.0% on 3-pointers. By contrast, the East players shoot 48.1% and 36.5%. See which team to back here.

Why the East can cover

Antetokounmpo is having an MVP-caliber season. The versatile big man ranks third in the league in scoring (31.1 points per game), sixth in rebounding (11.4), and ninth in field goal percentage (61.1). He has carried Milwaukee to third place in the Eastern Conference.

In addition, the Raptors' Scottie Barnes is having the best season of his career. The 2022 Rookie of the Year has improved his stats across the board this year, including scoring (15.3 to 19.9), rebounding (6.6 to 8.1), assists (4.8 to 5.9), steals (1.1 to 1.2), and blocks (0.8 to 1.5). See which team to pick here.

How to make All-Star Game picks

Severance has analyzed this matchup and while we can tell you he's leaning Under on the point total, he has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's sharing what it is, and which side to back, only at SportsLine.

Who wins the All-Star Game on Sunday, and which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the All-Star Game spread hits, all from the expert who is on a sizzling 108-57 run with his NBA picks, and find out.