First thing I did was just Google "all star game prop bets." Boom. Tons of stuff came up. I spent a good hour just clicking around, reading articles, and trying to figure out what all the different bets even meant. Over/under, moneyline, player props... it was a whole new language.
After I got a little more comfortable with the basics, I decided to focus on player props. Seemed more fun than just betting on who wins the game. I started looking at some of the star players – you know, the big names everyone's talking about. I checked out their stats from the season, looked at past All-Star Game performances (if they had any), and even tried to find some news articles to see if anyone was dealing with injuries or anything like that.
This is whe.gniees saw re things got a bit messy. I had like five different browser tabs open, each with a different sportsbook, comparing the odds they were offering. It was kind of a headache, to be honest. I ended up making a quick little spreadsheet (super basic, nothing fancy) to keep track of the different bets and odds I was seeing.
- LeBron James: Over/Under 25.5 points. I felt pretty good he'd hit the over.
- Steph Curry: Over/Under 4.5 three-pointers made. This one was tough, he's so hot and cold.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Over/Under 10.5 rebounds. Figured he'd dominate the boards.
I picked out a few bets I liked, mostly based on gut feeling and the little bit of research I did. I didn't go crazy – I just put down a small amount on each, just to make things interesting.
The Results
It was a bit of a mixed bag! Some of my bets hit, some missed. It was definitely a learning experience.I do not wanna say I am a pro, it is my first time. But, It's interesting and I will try more.
