The NBA\u2019s three-point contest has really turned into the event\u2019s premier showcase.<\/p>\n
The NBA All-Star Game itself is played on Sunday and is now a tournament style competition between Team USA and Team World, as the American and international players face each other.<\/p>\n
On Saturday night, the dunk contest doesn\u2019t carry the same weight as it used to, leaving hoops fans everywhere with the three-point competition as the real prize of the evening.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at a few prediction markets for the NBA three-point competition on Kalshi<\/a>. Please note that pictured percentages and prices are accurate as of Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3:00 p.m. ET and are subject to change.<\/p>\n During a strong rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, Knueppel is attempting nearly eight threes per night. He\u2019s 43% from deep and is averaging just under 19 points per game.<\/p>\n In a small sample size, Knueppel has morphed into one of the NBA\u2019s most accurate and reliable three-point shooters. While the Hornets aren\u2019t very good, Knueppel has been a bright spot<\/a> and certainly a player to plan on building around.<\/p>\n Participating in the three-point contest as a rookie is quite rare and no rookie has ever won it.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Our Current Best Offers<\/span><\/p>\n 1<\/p>\n T&Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 2<\/p>\n T&Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 3<\/p>\n T&Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 4<\/p>\n T&Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Lillard has yet to make his return to the floor with the Portland Trail Blazers, as the 35-year-old is still rehabbing his ruptured Achilles tendon.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, Lillard professed that NBA All-Star weekend needed more stars, and that\u2019s why he\u2019s participating in the three-point competition. It\u2019ll be intriguing to see Lillard back in a Trail Blazers uniform. He cares about All-Star weekend, but is also contributing to the league’s tanking problem<\/a> by not being healthy enough to play.<\/p>\n A fan favorite that has won this event twice, it\u2019s no surprise that Lillard is feeling the love to win in 2026. It would be a remarkably fun story.<\/p>\n Mitchell has almost kept his team alive this season all by himself, as the Cavaliers have dealt with their fair share of injuries.<\/p>\n With James Harden joining the mix<\/a>, winning this event could prove that Cleveland is still Mitchell\u2019s city. Mitchell is shooting 37.6% from deep this season and is averaging 29 points per game. As one of the best scorers in the league, Mitchell will try to join Zach LaVine as players to have won the dunk contest and three-point contest.<\/p>\n Another fan favorite of this contest, it feels like Booker is having a down year by his standards.<\/p>\n The 11-year veteran is still scoring 25 points per game, but his three point attempts and averages are both down. Could a victory on Saturday night build Booker\u2019s confidence back up for a playoff push?<\/p>\n Murray remains one of the league\u2019s most underrated guards, so a victory on Saturday night would get him some much needed respect.<\/p>\n He\u2019s currently shooting threes at the best clip of his career, knocking down 42.5% from deep and averaging just under 26 points per game.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to believe that Maxey is already in his sixth season in the NBA. He\u2019s playing more minutes than he ever has before for the Philadelphia 76ers and is averaging a career-best 28 points per game.<\/p>\n Maxey is a true volume scorer, shooting nearly eight three-pointers per night.<\/p>\n Over the last decade, Powell has been one of the best stretch bigs in the league. During his first season with the Miami Heat, Powell is knocking down almost 40 percent of the threes that he shoots.<\/p>\n The two-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner is no longer an NBA secret, and could be a fun value play against the guards on Saturday night.<\/p>\n Portis is the longshot in this event because he doesn\u2019t shoot nearly as many threes as his opposition. He attempts four per game, which is a lot for a big man, but not nearly as many as Maxey.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Our Current Best Offers<\/span><\/p>\n 1<\/p>\n T&Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nKon Knueppel 22% chance of winning (yes, 22\u00a2. no, 79\u00a2)<\/h2>\n
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Damian Lillard 20% chance of winning (yes, 20\u00a2. no, 82\u00a2)<\/h2>\n
Donovan Mitchell 14% chance of winning (yes, 13\u00a2. no, 88\u00a2)<\/h2>\n
Devin Booker 13% chance of winning (yes, 13\u00a2. no, 88\u00a2)<\/h2>\n
Jamal Murray 11% chance of winning (yes, 11\u00a2. no, 90\u00a2)<\/h2>\n
Tyrese Maxey 12% chance of winning (yes, 12\u00a2. no, 89\u00a2)<\/h2>\n
Norman Powell 10% chance of winning (yes, 10\u00a2. no, 91\u00a2)<\/h2>\n
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