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2026 Carol Rising Stars: Team Melo vs Team Austin- Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Friday, February 13

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The first game of the 2026 Carol Rising Stars will see Team Melo locking horns with Team Austin at 9 pm ET on Friday, February 13. The contest, which is a part of the 2026 NBA All-Star festivities, where four teams lock horns with each other in a mini-tournament. Three of these teams of NBA players consist of a mix of rookies and sophomores, while the fourth team is the G-League squad which has players that participate in the NBA’s developmental league.

This is a three-game tournament which would take center stage for the fifth consecutive year. The first two games will be played to a game total of 40 while the finale will be played to 25 points. The team that reaches the total first would be crowned the winners.

Here’s how we are betting Team Melo vs Team Austin on Friday.

Players on Team Melo vs Team Austin

Team Melo

Reed Sheppard (Houston Rockets)
Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs)
Jeremiah Fears (New Orleans Pelicans)
Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers)
Collin Murray-Boyles (Toronto Raptors)
Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz)

Team Austin

Sean East II (Salt Lake City Stars)
Ron Harper Jr. (Maine Celtics)
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (San Diego Clippers)
Alijah Martin (Raptors 905)
Tristen Newton (Rio Grande Valley Vipers)
Yang Hansen (Rip City Remix)
Jahmir Young (Miami Heat)

Best Bet for Team Melo vs Team Austin

Best Bet: Team Melo -4.5 (-110)

Book: Draftkings

Our best bet for Team Melo vs Team Austin is Team Melo -4.5 (-110) against the spread.

Team Melo consists of players who were some of the popular picks during the NBA Draft including the likes of Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Reed Sheppard, and Donovan Clingan. On the flip side, Team Austin consists of G League players who have comparatively less proven talent. Team Melo is expected to put on a show with superior speed, shooting and depth that could result in a lopsided win for the side.

The spread at Melo -4.5 fits them well considering their talent disparity even while they are missing Cooper Flagg due to a foot injury.

Keeping the talented pool that they are, we are laying Team Melo -4.5 (-110) as our Best Bet, and expect them to cover the number.

Latest Odds for Team Melo vs Team Austin

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Team Melo	-4.5 (-110)	-270	O 71.5 (-110)
Team Austin	+4.5 (-110)	+220	U 71.5 (-110)

Odds from DraftKings, updated on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:03 am ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

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