2025 NBA AT&T Slam Dunk Contest Predictions & Betting Odds Saturday, 2/15
For decades, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been the premier event of the weekend, and while some fans feel it has lost its magic, it still remains the final of the three events on Saturday. We also have a chance to see a three-peat winner, so we’ve got our best NBA Slam Dunk Contest predictions for you.
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Before navigating any of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest odds, it’s worth noting that the format should look very familiar to fans. That would be two rounds with each dunker getting two dunks in the first round for a combined score.
Then, the top two will advance to the final round. Now, onto the aforementioned potential of a three-peat winner. That’s something that we may also see right before this event in the 3-Point Contest with Damian Lillard, but that’s been done before. History will be made in Mac McClung can be the first ever to win three straight Dunk Contests.
With that in mind, he’s the overwhelming favorite to win on Saturday night, so he’s not going to be the focus of our NBA Slam Dunk Contest predictions given the price tag on him. Speaking of which, here are the latest NBA Slam Dunk Contest betting odds at DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Mac McClung: -220
- Matas Buzelis: +650
- Andre Jackson: +650
- Stephon Castle: +800
NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2025 Odds & Best Bets Featuring Andre Jackson, Jr.
Rather than paying the massive tax on McClung, we’re going to take one of the underdogs, which all three of the other participants are. While many NBA Slam Dunk Contest picks will be targeting McClung, we have to wonder how much voter fatigue will come into play.
For example, that is a reason that many feel the NFL MVP award went to Josh Allen instead of Lamar Jackson, as he was “due” for one rather than seeing Lamar win his third. Well, the same could be an issue here, not to mention sheer creativity. With McClung having already lit up the highlight reels, how much more does he have to showcase?
As much as some fans may not want to admit, the allure and uniqueness of him has also worn off for many. As exciting as seeing a shorter 6-foot guard flying through the air is, we’ve gotten accustomed to it. It’s no fault of McClung, but it’s simply how mentality works for most.
In terms of backing Andre Jackson, Jr., we see him as someone with the ability to dunk admirably both off one foot and two. That’s a key when it comes to what little analysis can be done for the Dunk Contest, as we can’t know their plans. We’d also love to see more props get involved like the height of the prop era with Blake Griffin’s car jump.
Even if we don’t, we’re locking in the best bet from our NBA Slam Dunk Contest predictions on Andre Jackson, Jr. (+650 at DraftKings Sportsbook).
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2025 NBA All-Star Weekend Full Schedule
Of course, it’s not just NBA Slam Dunk Contest predictions that we want to help you make. Here’s the full schedule for the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend:
Friday, February 14:
- Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game - 7 PM ET
- Castrol Rising Stars Games - 9 PM ET
- Team C vs. Team T
- Team G League vs. Team M
- Winner of G1 vs. Winner of G2
Saturday, February 15:
- State Farm All-Star Saturday Night - 8 PM ET
- Kia Skills Challenge
- Starry 3-Point Contest
- AT&T Slam Dunk Contest
Sunday, February 16:
- G-League Next Up Game - 3:30 PM ET
- All-Star Games - 8 PM ET
- Team Kenny vs. Team Chuck
- Team Shaq vs. Team Candace
- Winner of G1 vs. Winner of G2
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Buddy Hield had 15 points (5-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers against the Timberwolves in Game 2 on Thursday.
Hield moved into the Warriors’ starting lineup in the first round and the team became somewhat reliant on his scoring. With Stephen Curry (hamstring) out in Game 2, Hield started and played 29 minutes. The 32-year-old shooting guard led the Warriors in field goal attempts, though no one in a Golden State uniform was able to reach 20 points. The Warriors weren’t able to overcome a double-digit first half deficit. Despite the four made three-pointers, they’re going to need more from Hield as the series shifts to Golden State, especially if Curry remains out.
Jimmy Butler had 17 points (6-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Timberwolves in Game 2 on Thursday.
Butler couldn’t get it done without Stephen Curry (hamstring) on the road in Game 2. The Warriors fell behind by double-digits early and never recovered. Butler had 17 points on 13 shots, which wasn’t far off from the 20 points he had in Game 1. Still, the Warriors have to regroup as they head home for Games 3 and 4 as they try to figure out a way to keep this series close until Curry can return to the court.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 20 points (7-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one block and four three-pointers in Game 2 against the Warriors on Thursday.
Alexander-Walker was a key scorer off the bench in Game 2. He, Naz Reid and Donte DiVencenzo combined for 10 made three-pointers off the bench. In a game where the Warriors were desperate for scoring without Stephen Curry (hamstring), those bench points were too much to overcome as the Timberwolves won by 24 points.
Julius Randle had 24 points (10-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one three-pointer in Game 2 against the Warriors on Thursday.
Randle led the Timberwolves in scoring in the Game 2 victory. The 30-year-old power forward was just three rebounds away from a triple-double. He was a steadying presence in his 33 minutes as Anthony Edwards dealt with an ankle injury towards the end of the first half. Edwards recovered from his injury to play 34 minutes, but Randle is still the next most important player in this series for the Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards had 20 points (6-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers in the Timberwolves’ 117-93 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 on Thursday.
Edwards appeared to suffer a sprained left ankle towards the end of the second quarter as the Warriors’ Trayce Jackson-Davis landed on his foot. Edwards turned the same ankle in the first round against the Lakers and appeared to re-aggravate the injury. The 23-year-old shooting guard would go on to start the second half and play a team-high 34 minutes in the Game 2 victory. Edwards will only have one full day off before the series resumes in Golden State for Game 3 on Saturday.
Warriors will start Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Quinten Post in Game 2 against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
No surprise here as Curry was always a long shot to make it back for Game 2 after leaving Game 1 with hamstring injury. While there has been a report that the 37-year-old point guard is expected to miss a week, there is no firm timetable for his return. The Warriors will go big with their starting lineup for Game 2 with center Quinten Post entering the lineup in Curry’s absence.