NBA All-Star Game - Bodog Odds

On Saturday, February 17th, the 57th NBA All-Star Game will take place at the New Orleans Arena. The game will be shown on TNT and broadcast to homes in more than 200 countries. This will be the first time an All-Star game has been held in New Orleans.

I can’t wait to see how many players get into trouble or end up being arrested on Bourbon Street. You just know that Commissioner Stern is keeping his fingers crossed, as the potential for a PR nightmare is almost tangible.

Besides the game itself, two of the biggest attractions during the All-Star weekend are the Slam Dunk Contest and Three-Point Shootout (both of which take place on Saturday the 16th). They’re popular because they draw some of the biggest names in the game, but they also don’t drag out for 2 ½ hours. You can sit down, watch them, and be done in just a few minutes.

If you’re a regular reader here at Dare to Gamble, then it should come as no surprise to find that Bodog is offering wagers on these upcoming events. Let’s take a look.

THE SLAM DUNK CONTEST

Nothing is cooler than watching NBA players soar through the air and perform a slam dunk. Legions of fans must agree, as the Slam Dunk contest seems to have become one of the most popular events during the All-Star festivities. Just for the fun of it, let’s look at the winners from the last decade.

1998 - No competition held.

1999 - Shortened season due to lockout.

2000 - Vince Carter

2001 - Desmond Mason

2002 - Jason Richardson

2003 - Jason Richardson

2004 - Fred Jones

2005 - Josh Smith

2006 - Nate Robinson

2007 -Gerald Green

And here are the odds for the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest. The maximum bet is $300, and the player must make at least 1 dunk attempt.

Dwight Howard 2/1

Gerald Green (defending champ) 13/5

Jamario Moon 29/10

Rudy Gay 3/1

THREE-POINT SHOOTOUT

Equally exciting is the Three-Point Shootout. I can still remember guys like Larry Bird and Craig Hodges draining shots from downtown while the crowd went wild. Talk about an exhibition of shooting prowess! Let’s see how things have shaped up over the last decade.

1998 - Jeff Hornacek

1999 - No All-Star Game due to lockout.

2000 - Jeff Hornacek

2001 - Ray Allen

2002 - Peja Stojakovic

2003 - Peja Stojakovic

2004 - Voshon Lenard

2005 - Quentin Richardon

2006 - Dirk Nowitzki

2007 - Jason Kapono

And now for the 2008 odds. All players have action, and the maximum bet is $300.

Daniel Gibson 5/1

Jason Kapono (defending champ) 17/5

Kobe Bryant 14/5

Peja Stojakovic 2/1

Richard Hamilton 5/1

Steve Nash 3/1

For more NBA odds, check out the following:

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NBA All-Star Game - Bodog Odds