The league’s best shooters are set to compete in the 2026 3-point Contest on Saturday night in Los Angeles. The competition features Damian Lillard going for a third title despite the fact that he hasn’t played in a game this season with an Achilles injury. There will be eight players fighting for the 3-point crown. The 3-Point Contest at the Inuit Dome, is the first event of All-Star Saturday, with the overall festivities set to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
Lillard, who is now back on the Trail Blazers’ roster this year, is the second favorite at +400, behind only Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel at +240. Jamal Murray (+650), Devin Booker (+650), Tyrese Maxey (+700), Donovan Mitchell (+750) and Norman Powell (+950) are all close behind on a tight odds board, with Bobby Portis serving as the biggest longshot at +1400 among the 3-Point Contest participants.
Before making any 2026 3-Point Contest picks, be sure to check out the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend predictions and betting advice from SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein.
Hartstein is SportsLine’s senior analyst and a founding member of the Early Edge podcast. He’s excelled in multiple sports, and enters the All-Star break on an 8-5 run on NBA props. Anyone following his NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, Hartstein has set his sights on the 2026 3-Point Contest and just locked in his picks and NBA All-Star Saturday predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks.
2026 NBA 3-Point Contest predictions
One surprise: Hartstein isn’t backing either of the top-two favorites — Lillard or Knueppel. Lillard is a two-time champion, but Hartstein has a tough time envisioning him being back in rhythm enough after not playing all season.
As for Knueppel, a rookie has never won the 3-Point Contest. Knueppel has a solid 42.8 3-point percentage this season, but that’s not the best in the field, and not even the best among all NBA rookies, trailing Cam Spencer of the Grizzlies.
In what Hartstein considers a wide-open field where any of the participants can win, he’s searching for value at longer odds than those two favorites. See who to pick here.
How to make 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest picks
Hartstein has analyzed the 2026 3-Point Contest from all angles. He’s found a critical x-factor that has him jumping all over a surprising longshot. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins the 2026 NBA 3-Point Contest, and what critical X-factor do you need to know about? Visit SportsLine right now to get Saturday’s 2026 3-Point Contest pick, all from the SportsLine expert who has nailed eight of his past 13 NBA props, and find out.
2026 NBA 3-Point Contest participants, odds
See picks at SportsLine.
(odds via DraftKings and subject to change)
Kon Knueppel +240
Damian Lillard +400
Jamal Murray +650
Devin Booker +650
Tyrese Maxey +700
Donovan Mitchell +750
Norman Powell +950
Bobby Portis +1400