Led by three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung, Team Austin (G-League) looks to prove that they belong in the big leagues as they take on Team Melo in this Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge. New users can join in the excitement and get up to $250 in bonus bets when they sign up for a Caesars account using the promo code DEADXBT and place a qualifying wager on any of the Team Melo-Team Austin (G-League) betting markets. The best part is you can take home the $250 in bonus bets whether you win or lose so you’ll never go home empty-handed regardless of what happens.
Wagering Needed (WR): 1x Deposit. T&Cs and 21+ apply
As expected, Team Melo led by rookie of the year frontrunner Cooper Flagg and Spurs guard Stephon Castle opens as a moderate 6.5-point favorites against Team Austin (G-League). Team G-League, however, isn’t expected to go down without a fight especially with guys like McClung and Yang Hansen all providing the offensive goods that could keep the game closer than what oddsmakers expect.
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Melo | -500 | -6.5 | Over 72.5 |
| Team G League | +380 | +6.5 | Under 72.5 |
One thing we’d like to see Team G-League do here is to keep everything ugly and grind the game out by forcing Team Melo into a half-court game so they could limit the production of Flagg, Castle, and even guys like Reed Sheppard and Jeremiah Fears. This means Team G-League will have to prioritize tough defense and contest every shot while also looking for opportunities to push in transition whenever Team Melo overcommits.
Team Melo, on the other hand, come in as the rightful favorites with a throng of future NBA superstars in Castle, Flagg and Donovan Clingan. Their combination of scoring versatility and high basketball IQ would be critical here as they look to create open looks for their shooters and try to take the fight out of Team G-League early. With Team G League eager to prove something, Team Melo needs to establish control early and avoid getting drawn into sloppy possession-heavy plays which could allow the former to build momentum.
The latest Caesars promo code DEADXBT is only available to new players who sign up for an account ahead of the Team Melo-Team Austin (G-League) matchup so make sure to follow the steps below to grab as much as $250 in bonus bets.
Loading …
