2026 WNBA All-Star Game picks, predictions: Odds, best bets for Team Spoon vs. Team Coop

The best and brightest stars of the WNBA take center court Saturday evening at the United Center for the 30th annual All-Star Game.Legendary icons Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon assumed the mantle of captains, putting together the rotations for their respective squads.The rosters are anchored by the league’s top vote-getters, as Paige Bueckers headlines Team Coop and Caitlin Clark takes the reins for Team Spoon.Team Spoon sits as 3.5-point favorites and -162 on the moneyline at FanDuel Sportsbook.Rounding out the rotation for Team Coop, Bueckers is joined by a deep roster of talent including Sonia Citron, Kahleah Copper, Natasha Howard and the sharpshooting Marina Mabrey.Joining them are Dominique Malonga, Kelsey Mitchell, Angel Reese and Gabby Williams, with Jackie Young and Breanna Stewart providing veteran stability.Across the court, Clark anchors Team Spoon alongside a formidable group featuring A’Ja Wilson, Courtney Williams and Jessica Shepard.The squad is further bolstered by Nneka Ogwumike, Olivia Miles and Jonquel Jones, while Kiki Iriafen, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Aliyah Boston round out a versatile lineup.Identifying a standout favorite for MVP honors is challenging given the remarkable depth and talent on both rosters.It is also critical to remember that playing time tends to be fairly evenly distributed in these games, meaning the top stars frequently sit out substantial stretches.For example, Wilson saw just 12 minutes on the court during last season’s ASG as part of a strategy to protect her health ahead of the Aces’ deep postseason run.However, some recent trends may point us to a winner: four of the last five MVPs have been guards, such as Arike Ogunbowale and Kelsey Plum, typically flamethrowers who can heat up from beyond the arc. Mabrey at 25/1 is definitely worth a sprinkle bet. Although she was edged out by Azzi Fudd in Friday’s 3-point shootout, she’s no stranger to filling it up, as she scored a historic 53 points ...