The WNBA's brightest stars will convene at the United Center for the 30th annual All-Star Game on Saturday evening. This year's contest features captains Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon drafting their respective teams. Team Coop is led by Paige Bueckers, while Caitlin Clark captains Team Spoon.

Team Spoon is currently favored by 3.5 points and sits at -162 on the moneyline, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Team Coop's roster includes Sonia Citron, Kahleah Copper, Natasha Howard, and Marina Mabrey, alongside Dominique Malonga, Kelsey Mitchell, Angel Reese, and Gabby Williams. Veteran leadership is provided by Jackie Young and Breanna Stewart.

Team Spoon's lineup features A'ja Wilson, Courtney Williams, and Jessica Shepard, among others. Nneka Ogwumike, Olivia Miles, and Jonquel Jones also join the squad, with Kiki Iriafen, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and Aliyah Boston completing the roster.

MVP Considerations

Identifying a single MVP favorite is difficult due to the talent across both rosters. Historically, playing time in All-Star Games can be uneven, with top players sometimes limited to conserve energy for regular season and playoff pushes. For instance, A'ja Wilson played only 12 minutes in last year's game.

However, recent trends suggest guards have a strong chance at MVP, with four of the last five recipients being guards. Marina Mabrey is listed at 25/1 odds. Despite finishing second in the 3-point shootout, Mabrey has a history of high scoring, including a 53-point performance that tied a league record. She also previously won MVP at the McDonald's All-American Game on the same court.

Rookie Olivia Miles, at +700 odds, is another strong contender. Miles is a candidate for the regular-season MVP and could emulate Candace Parker's 2008 achievement of winning both Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season. Averaging 19.3 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds, Miles benefits from playing under Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, who is calling plays for Team Spoon, and alongside teammate Courtney Williams. Her court vision and versatile play could lead to a double-double or triple-double, contributing to a potential win for her team.

The betting recommendations include Team Spoon on the moneyline (-162), Olivia Miles for MVP (+700), and Marina Mabrey for MVP (25/1).