The NBA Rising Stars Challenge features a new tournament-style format with four seven-player teams competing in a "race to 75" points format. The semifinals require 50 points to win, while the finals need 25 points. Teams consist of rookies, sophomores, and G League Ignite players, coached by NBA 75 team members.

Team Rosters:

• Team Barry: Cade Cunningham, Dyson Daniels, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, Alperen Sengun, Jae'Sean Tate, Franz Wagner
• Team Isiah: Precious Achiuwa, Desmond Bane, Saddiq Bey, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaden Hardy, Isaiah Stewart
• Team Payton: LaMelo Ball, Scottie Barnes, Ayo Dosunmu, Scoot Henderson, Jaden McDaniels, Davion Mitchell, Jonathan Kuminga
• Team Worthy: Cole Anthony, MarJon Beauchamp, Josh Giddey, Jalen Green, Herbert Jones, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Suggs

Current Odds:

• Team Isiah: +200 (Favorite)
• Team Barry: +225
• Team Worthy: +300
• Team Payton: +325

Top Betting Picks:

1. Team Isiah (+200)

• Strong scoring options with Bane and Haliburton
• Solid rebounding presence with Stewart
• Well-balanced roster

2. Team Worthy (+300)

• Value pick with excellent scoring potential
• Strong performers like Giddey (coming off triple-double)
• Good chemistry with players like Green and Maxey
• Beauchamp's G League experience (15.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.3 APG)

Betting Strategy: Consider placing wagers on both Team Isiah and Team Worthy for potential hedging opportunities in the finals, assuming they don't meet in semifinals.

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