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Joel Embiid Will Be An All Star. NFL Divisional Prop Bets. NBA/Unrivaled Prop Bets: 1/16/2026

  • Writer: Huncho Gambles
    Huncho Gambles
  • Jan 17
  • 6 min read

Never thought the first article on my website would be about Joel Embiid being an All Star (x4.31 multiplier) but here we are! I found this play on Kalshi where they have bets for things you cannot imagine. Culture, politics, sports, movies, you name it. Use my code HUNCHO on Kalshi & you’ll get a free $10. Below I've also written breakdowns for NFL Divisional bets, NBA and Unrivaled props for 1/17/26 on their respective apps so now let’s dive into it. If theres any errors or criticism you have please let me know, still getting things together/touched up but hope you enjoy!



Joel Embiid will be an All Star (x4.31 multiplier/18% chance/+331)


The former MVP found his joy looking like his old self. He’s averaging 24..0 PPG, 6.9 RPG, & 3.3 APG leading his team to a 22-18 record. When asked about thoughts on being an All Star he said "I think I should. I don't think we’re pushing it enough. I think I got pretty good stats. So, maybe you guys should put the word out that Joel Embiid is back." Let’s push the narrative. Compared to other big men in the East his numbers are similar or even better. Karl Anthony Towns is averaging 21 PPG which is his lowest since 2017-2018 season, shooting 35% from three, his lowest percentage since his rookie season, and a career low FG% shooting 47%. Bam Adebeyo looks a shell of himself averaging only 16.8 PPG his lowest since the 2019-2020 season on 46% which is a career low. Jalen Duren has shockingly blossomed into a new role this year averaging 17.9 PPG while grabbing 10.6 rebounds as well. A level of concern with many fans is the amount of games Embiid played, this is a misconception for the All Star game. There are no regulations on games played for the All Star game, however for winning awards and being named to All NBA teams it is 65 games. Some of Embiid’s colleagues who are also in the All Star race have missed some time. Examples include LeBron James (21 games), Giannis Antetokounmpo (26 games), and more. Joel Embiid has missed some time and was even  regulated on minutes earlier in the year resulting in the big man playing in only 21 games. In his first 9 games he averaged 18.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.0 APG, on 40.7 FG% and to be truthful I don’t think fans nor teammates expected to see the old Embiid right away. Coming off of multiple knee surgeries, injured teammates, & a minute restriction it was very difficult for him. However his team is healthy and there’s no longer a minute restriction for the big man which makes a huge difference. In his last 10 games he’s averaged 28.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 3.5 APG, on 51.5 FG%. There’s a few advantages we have in taking this bet. First off he can play for either team, he was born in Cameroon yet played for Team USA in the Olympics. When asked about it he said "For me, I'm part of the whole world," he smiled again. "If they pick me—I think I should be, if they picked me, I wasn't planning on it, but I guess, since you're talking about it, maybe there's a chance. But I'm from Cameroon, first. I'm always gonna be from Cameroon. So, obviously I would play for the US, but I'm always gonna represent Cameroon first." This is a huge edge given the fact he has twice the odds of being on either team. Given the fact that many players don’t like playing in the All Star game we might see players out due to “injury management” or any other random injury they can think of. This allows some players to be reserves, if that’s the case for Embiid he’s still an all star and our bet cashes. Despite whether I have money on the line or not I believe Joel Embiid deserves to be an All Star. He wanted people to get the word out and based upon the reasons above I don’t see why he should be snubbed. 



NFL DIVISIONAL PROPS:


Troy Franklin o3.5 targets


There’s a lot of hoopla around the Denver Broncos on whether they’re legit. One thing is for certain is that Bo Nix loves to look Franklin’s way. Mr. Franklin this season has hit this in 15/17 (88%) games. Buffalo is a good pass defense however they have some injuries coming into this game. Starting safety Jordan Poyer & cornerback Maxwell Hairston are inactive with Ed Oliver & Damar Hamlin being questionable. 


Jake Tonges o34.5 receiving yards


George Kittle is out for the season so we’ll be seeing Tonges a lot more. When Kittle was injured earlier in the year Tonges stepped up hitting this prop in 4/6 (67%) games. Here’s a look at Tonges numbers as a starter this season

  •  6.7 targets/game

  • 4.8 catches/game

  • 44.8 yards/game

 Seattle is one of the best defenses in the league yet struggles against tight ends. They allowed the sixth most yards to opposing tight ends this year.


Matthew Stafford o0.5 INT 🔒


Chicago Bears are enemy number one being +179 underdogs despite being the 2nd seed. There’s two things we need to take into consideration, the first one being Matthew Stafford struggles in the cold. Stafford’s last 10 games in the rain/snow are 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with a 1-9 record. This year in the two games he’s played when it’s below 50 degrees he’s thrown 5 interceptions. Second, Matthew Stafford plays significantly worse on the road than at home. Out of the 8 interceptions he’s thrown this season 7 of them have been on the road. Let’s also not forget that the Bears lead the league in interceptions. 


Rhomadre Stevenson u10.5 rushing attempts 


This Houston Texans defense is beyond legit. They have possibly the best defensive front I’ve seen with my own two eyes. Stevenson will be on the field a lot but primary for pass blocking & receiving. To expect a running back to do that and be the primary ball carrier against a physical defense is delusional. Houston gives up the second least rushing attempts in the league. Mike Vabrel & the Patriots staff trust Stevenson however he’s still hit this in 10/15 (67%) games. 


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NBA PLAYS (1/17/26): 


Ajay Mitchell o18.5 points + rebounds + assists 🔒


The biggest sleeper candidate to win 6MOTY. Mitchell averages 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists hitting this prop in 27/40 (68%) games. He has slightly better numbers on the road versus at home, same thing goes for Eastern Conference teams versus Western conference teams. Miami ranks bottom ten in all categories to opposing bench players. They also rank bottom five in opposing APG, RPG, and 3PM to opposing point guards. 



Jimmy Butler o4.5 1Q points


Charlotte Hornets are the most electrifying 15-26 team of all time. Explosive offensively but give out an unholy amount of points. Doesn't matter the quarter they’re giving it up, in the first quarter they give up the third most points. Charlotte also gives up the 8th most points in the paint. Jimmy Buckets averages 5.3 1Q points at home hitting this in 12/20 (60%) games. 


Ace Bailey o14.5 points + assists 


Coming into the draft there were a lot of question marks regarding his passing ability. He’s had 3 assists in 11 out of 23 games when playing 20+ minutes. Given the circumstances this season with early sickness, injuries, inconsistent minutes, and moving from bench to starting I’d say he’s having a good season. He might not have the numbers of Knueppel or Flagg but the potential is there. Against Dallas he has a good opportunity with Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis inactive. In the last 15 games Dallas has been terrible defensively ranking bottom ten in points in the paint, fast break points, 2nd chance, and points off turnovers. Ace gets a huge opportunity with Lauri Markkanen inactive, in games without Markkanen he’s hit this in ⅚ (83%) times. 


Cason Wallace o1.5 steals 


Let’s go with another Oklahoma City Thunder player prop. Over the last 15 games the Miami Heat have struggled to find their identity on offense. They’ve given up the 9th most steals to opposing teams. Wallace has hit this prop in 25/40 (63%) games. 


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Unrivaled 1/16/26 props: 


Veronica Burton o18.5 points + rebounds + assists 


Whether it’s the WNBA or Unrivaled, the most improved player does it all. Burton averages 10.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2.7 steals. Her team, The Mist, has a lot of talented guards that include Allisha Gray and Arike Ogunbowale. Between the three Burton averages the most minutes and also has hit this prop in ⅔ (66%) games. The Mist is up against the worst team in Unrivaled the 0-3 Lunar Owls. Not only has the Owls been dealing with injuries early on (Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins, Rachel Banham) but talent wise they don’t have enough. Guards have had great games against the Owls for example-

Chelsea Gray: 35/5/8

Kelsey Plum: 38/8/11

Natasha Cloud: 17/6/3

Brittney Skyes: 25/7/2

Jordin Canada: 10/7/2

Jackie Young: 22/3/3


Record/Codes/Citations:


NBA RECORD: (176-150-1)

NFL RECORD: (86-67) 

UNRIVALED RECORD: (1-2)



 
 
 

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