2024 NHL All-Star Game Prediction, Odds, & Best Bets (2/3): Who’ll Win the 3-on-3 Tournament?

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The hockey world is buzzing as the 2024 NHL All-Star Game invades Toronto, ON this weekend. The rosters are officially set following Thursday night’s draft and although a good chunk of hockey fans are looking forward to Friday’s skills competition, most NHL enthusiasts are focused on Saturday’s 3-on-3 tournament.

Nikita Kucherov goes Number 1! #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/WEH0yr26Sh

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) February 1, 2024

Even though the regular season is on pause, the NHL All-Star Game still offers betting odds when it comes to the upcoming games between Team Matthews, Team MacKinnon, Team McDavid, and Team Hughes. Fortunately, this article has everything you need to get started.

Let’s dive into my 2024 NHL All-Star Game betting preview and best bets.

2024 NHL All-Star Game Rosters

Team Matthews

• Auston Matthews, TOR (captain)
• Morgan Rielly, TOR (assistant captain)
• William Nylander, TOR
• Mitch Marner, TOR
• Jake Oettinger, DAL
• Clayton Keller, ARI
• Mathew Barzal, NYI
• Igor Shesterkin, NYR
• Alex DeBrincat, DET
• Vincent Trocheck, NYR

Team McDavid

• Connor McDavid, EDM (captain)
• Leon Draisaitl, EDM (assistant captain)
• Connor Hellebuyck, WPG
• David Pastrnak, BOS
• Rasmus Dahlin, BUF
• Robert Thomas, STL
• Sam Reinhart, FLA
• Sergei Bobrovsky, FLA
• Boone Jenner, CBJ
• Nick Suzuki, MTL
• Tomas Hertl, SJS

Team MacKinnon

• Nathan MacKinnon, COL (captain)
• Cale Makar, COL (assistant captain)
• Sidney Crosby, PIT
• Alexandar Georgiev, COL
• Kirill Kaprizov, MIN
• Sebastian Aho, CAR
• Tom Wilson, WSH
• Jeremy Swayman, BOS
• Travis Konecny, PHI
• Elias Lindholm, VAN
• Oliver Bjorkstrand, SEA

Team Hughes

• Quinn Hughes, VAN (captain)
• Jack Hughes, NJ (co-captain, injured)
• Elias Pettersson, VAN (assistant captain)
• Nikita Kucherov, TBL
• Thatcher Demko, VAN
• Kyle Connor, WPG
• Brady Tkachuk, OTT
• Jesper Bratt, NJ
• Cam Talbot, LAK
• Brock Boeser, VAN
• J.T. Miller, VAN
• Frank Vatrano, ANA

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2024 NHL All-Star Game 3-on-3 Prediction & Picks

All 2024 NHL All-Star Game odds are courtesy of Bovada as of Friday, Feb. 2 at 9:54 a.m. ET. 

NHL All -Star Game #1: Team MacKinnon vs. Team McDavid Prediction

• Moneyline: Team MacKinnon (-115) | Team McDavid (-115)
• Puck line: Team MacKinnon +1.5 (-200) | Team McDavid -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over 12.0 Goals (-110) | Under 12.0 Goals (-110)

Before the teams were drafted, I had Team McDavid winning the entire tournament. Even though that might not necessarily be the case now that I know who’s teaming up with whom, I still do like them winning this matchup.

Built a roster like no other. 👊

Here is Team McDavid after the #NHLAllStar Player Draft! pic.twitter.com/Iz39bVHvPK

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 2, 2024

It’s just hard to doubt Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who’ve been the NHL’s best duo in the last few seasons. They’re already dangerous on their own, but now they get to play with David Pastrnak and Sam Reinhart, who’ve combined for 70 goals this season. They also have Sergei Bobrovsky and Connor Hellebuyck between the pipes — two Vezina Trophy-winning netminders.

Don’t get me wrong, Nathan MacKinnon has assembled a solid roster that includes the likes of Cale Makar, Sidney Crosby, and Kirill Kraprizov. Having said that, I get less excited when I see names like Tom Wilson, Elias Lindholm, and Oliver Bjorkstrand. They’re far from bad players, however, their combined 34 goals is fewer than Reinhart has on his own (37).

It’ll be an exciting contest, however, Team McDavid has more than enough talent to prevail.

Team MacKinnon vs. Team McDavid Prediction: Team McDavid wins

Best MacKinnon vs McDavid NHL Bet: Team McDavid ML (-115)

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NHL All-Star Game #2: Team Hughes vs. Team Matthews

• Moneyline: Team Hughes (-115) | Team Matthews (-115)
• Puck line: Team Hughes +1.5 (-200) | Team Matthews -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over 11.5 Goals (-125) | Under 11.5 Goals (-104)

In the second NHL All-Star Game, Team Hughes clashes with the fan-favorite Team Matthews. Even though Auston Matthews & Co. have the home crowd’s support, I won’t be too shocked if Quinn Hughes’ squad emerges victorious.

Yes, Team Matthews has four Maple Leafs on the roster, but Team Hughes also oozes with chemistry. Hughes, Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, and J.T. Miller are all Canucks teammates and a key reason why their team is tied for first in the NHL. They’re also joined by new Vancouver teammate Elias Lindholm, as well as goaltender Thatcher Demko. That’s without mentioning how Brady Tkachuk was teammates with Hughes in the U.S. National Team Development Program.

Team Matthews is talented, but Team Hughes also rosters six 20-goal scorers compared to the former’s five. It’ll be a close game, but chemistry gives Team Hughes the edge this time around.

Team Hughes vs. Team Matthews Prediction: Team Hughes wins

Best Hughes vs Matthews NHL Bet: Team Hughes ML (-115)

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2024 NHL All-Star Game Finals

Although odds aren’t available since the finals matchup is unknown, I’m backing Team Hughes to win the entire tournament. Chemistry like theirs can’t be duplicated and I fully expect it to pay off in a 3-on-3 setting.

NHL All-Star Game Finals Prediction: Team Hughes wins

2024 NHL All-Star Game FAQ

When is the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend?

• The 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend begins with the draft on Thursday followed by the skills competition on Friday before the actual games themselves on Saturday.

Where is the 2024 NHL All-Star Game?

• The 2024 NHL All-Star Game takes place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. It’s the ninth time that Toronto has hosted the annual event and the first since 2000.

What are the rules for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game?

• Each game will be played 3-on-3 and feature two 10-minute halves. If the game is tied after 20 minutes, a three-round shootout will commence. If it’s still tied following three rounds, the teams will engage in a sudden-death shootout until a winner is declared.

Who are the 2024 NHL All-Star captains?

• Auston Matthews (TOR), Connor McDavid (EDM), Quinn Hughes (VAN), and Nathan MacKinnon (COL) are the four captains for this year’s NHL All-Star festivities.

What time is the 2024 NHL All-Star Game?

• The 2024 NHL All-Star Draft takes place at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 1. The skills competition begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 2. Puck drop for All-Star Game itself is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 3.

How can I watch the 2024 NHL All-Star Game?

• Hockey enthusiasts can watch the All-Star draft on ESPN2 and ESPN+, the skills competition on ESPN and ESPN+, and the actual games on ABC and EPSN+.

Where can I bet on the 2024 NHL All-Star Game?

• Most major online sportsbooks — including Bovada — offer various game and prop markets for the NHL-All Star Game. You can check some of those sportsbooks out below for more NHL betting: