The 2022 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest features four talented competitors vying for the crown: Jalen Green (Houston Rockets), Obi Toppin (New York Knicks), Cole Anthony (Orlando Magic), and Juan Toscano-Anderson (Golden State Warriors).

Contest Format:

• First round: Each player gets two dunks
• Judges score each dunk from 6-10 points (max 50 points)
• Combined scores determine two finalists
• Finals: Two more dunks each
• Highest combined finals score wins

Current Odds:

• Jalen Green: +190
• Obi Toppin: +190
• Cole Anthony: +250
• Juan Toscano-Anderson: +550

Analysis and Picks:

1. Avoid betting on Toscano-Anderson (+550) - Lacks star power compared to other contestants which historically matters to judges

2. Best Bets:

• Obi Toppin (+190) - Has finals experience from last year, knows how to work the crowd and judges
• Cole Anthony (+250) - Planning to incorporate his father Greg Anthony (former NBA player) which could sway judges with nostalgia factor

Final Prediction: Obi Toppin wins in the finals over Cole Anthony, leveraging his experience and crowd interaction skills from last year's runner-up finish.

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