NBA Slam Dunk Contest Prediction Tonight: Who Will Win in 2026?
I’m predicting an upset in the NBA Dunk Contest, with Heat forward Keshad Johnson at +370 as the underdog, while Spurs forward Carter Bryant enters Saturday as the +180 favorite.
All-Star Saturday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let’s break down our NBA best bets for All-Star Weekend.
🏀 NBA Dunk Contest prediction
See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds.
| Bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Keshad Johnson to win | +370 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Best NBA Dunk Contest bet: Keshad Johnson to win (+370) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Johnson and Bryant are both 6-foot-6 - 19 of the 31 Dunk Contest winners have been between 6-foot-4 and 6-foot-8 - but Johnson is listed at nearly double the payout.
Johnson being the least-known player in this year’s Dunk Contest is a plus for us, as people are unfamiliar with just how athletic he is. While Carter also has a solid chance of winning, Johnson’s odds are far too inflated to ignore.
This bet is playable up to +250.
I feature more picks for All-Star Saturday in my NBA 3-Point Contest predictions.
📊 NBA Dunk Contest odds
Our Dustin Saracini breaks down how to attack this weekend with his NBA All-Star betting guide.
| Player | Team | Best odds |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Bryant | Spurs | +190 via BetMGM |
| Jaxson Hayes | Lakers | +250 via FanDuel |
| Keshad Johnson | Heat | +370 via DraftKings |
| Jase Richardson | Magic | +500 via DraftKings |
📈 NBA Dunk Contest betting splits
Betting insights via BetMGM.
| Player | Opening odds | Current odds | % of tickets | % of handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Bryant | +190 | +190 | 28% | 14.5% |
| Jaxson Hayes | +250 | +250 | 28% | 33% |
| Keshad Johnson | +325 | +325 | 20% | 32.6% |
| Jase Richardson | +350 | +350 | 24% | 19.9% |
📺 How to watch NBA Dunk Contest 2026: All-Star Saturday
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
- Broadcast start time: 5 p.m. ET
- Location: Intuit Dome (Inglewood, Calif.)
- TV: Peacock
🤑 More NBA All-Star Saturday betting splits
Betting insights via BetMGM.
3-Point Contest
| Player | Opening odds | Current odds | % of tickets | % of handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel | +400 | +275 | 30.6% | 36.5% |
| Damian Lillard | +400 | +400 | 14.5% | 9.3% |
| Donovan Mitchell | +650 | +800 | 12.5% | 9.1% |
| Tyrese Maxey | +600 | +600 | 12.1% | 7.6% |
| Jamal Murray | +600 | +650 | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Devin Booker | +550 | +550 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Norman Powell | +900 | +900 | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Bobby Portis | +1800 | +1800 | 3.6% | 14% |
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