Mac McClung Aims for Historic Third Slam Dunk Title

San Francisco, California — Mac McClung of the G League’s Osceola Magic is set to compete in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at Chase Center this Saturday, looking to achieve a never-before-seen third consecutive title in the event. This contest will take place as part of the All-Star Saturday Night festivities, starting at 8 p.m. ET, which will also showcase the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.

McClung, currently the -175 betting favorite, seeks to join Nate Robinson in the record books, as Robinson holds the record for most career Slam Dunk championships with three wins (2006, 2009, and 2010). Other participants in this year’s contest include Matas Buzelis from the Chicago Bulls, Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs, and Andre Jackson Jr. of the Milwaukee Bucks. Each participant will engage in two rounds of dunks, evaluated by five judges assigning scores between 40 and 50.

Mike Barner, an NBA betting expert, has examined the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest meticulously and is notably fading McClung despite his impressive past performances. Barner mentioned, “Given how flukey that process can be, I can’t pay -190 odds for McClung to win, regardless of how impressive he has been previously.”

Barner brings a wealth of experience, entering the All-Star break on an 80-52 run on NBA prop picks. His analysis is grounded in over five years at SportsLine, where he has achieved a 470-406 record, yielding $2,329 to $100 bettors on against-the-spread picks. “He has played five minutes of one game with the Orlando Magic this season and is coming off a G League career,” Barner noted.

While McClung has been a sensation on social media with millions of views on his dunking highlights, Barner has identified another potential winner who could bring exciting, high-flying dunks to the competition. Speculation surrounds who exactly has captured Barner’s confidence. “So who wins the 2025 Slam Dunk contest?” remains the burning question as the event approaches.

The current odds for the contest are as follows: Mac McClung at -175, followed by Matas Buzelis at +550, Andre Jackson Jr. at +600, and Stephon Castle also at +600. For fans and bettors alike, these details are poised to influence decisions as the Dunk Contest nears.