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| Chip Chirimbes, the Las Vegas Hilton and Stardust Champion took it on the chin Saturday with his Green Bay Megabucks collapse. Chip’s Highest-rated Megabucks releases are now a ‘documented’ 28-15-3 64% on the |
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| Matchup | Selection | W/L |
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NBA | Jan 17, 2026 Lakers vs Blazers |
Blazers -3½ -105 at Bovada |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Top Premium | ||
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LA Lakers at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers over Lakers - I had to do a double take when I saw the line of this game with the feeling that Los Angeles should be the favorite, Los Angeles is looking to get to 10 games over .500 while the Blazers are struggling to get to the break-even point. These two have met twice before November 3rd and they split those games each winning on the other sides court. This time the home team take advantage. Take PORTLAND! |
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| Matchup | Selection | W/L |
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NBA | Jan 17, 2026 Wolves vs Spurs |
Wolves +6 -110 at Buckeye |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Premium | ||
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Minnesota at San Antonio 8:00 ET T’wolves (+) over Spurs - One game separates these two clubs with San Antonio having the 28 wins to 27 win advantage. But, it is Minnesota that has won the past five meetings and eight of the past 10 encounters. In a scheduling oddity this is the third meeting of the season and the fifth straight meeting being played in Minnesota. The Wolves Anthony Edwards is a game time decision. Take MINNESOTA! |
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| Matchup | Selection | W/L |
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NBA | Jan 17, 2026 Celtics vs Hawks |
Hawks +3½ -110 at Bovada |
Lost $110.0 |
| Play Type: Top Premium | ||
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Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics - Atlanta returns home after four straight road games the last two against the Lakers and Trailblazers and have actually played eight of nine on the road. It has been a year to the day since last these two met a game that the Hawks won along with four of the past five meetings. Although, the Hawks have dropped their last two games and they feel that ‘less is more’ as the team rejoices the Trae Young trade. Take ATLANTA! |
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NCAA-B | Jan 17, 2026 BYU vs Texas Tech |
BYU +3½ -110 at circa |
Lost $110.0 |
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BYU at Texas Tech 8:00 ET Cougars (+) over Red Raiders - This should be one of the better games of the day with a combined conference record of 7-1. BYU has won 13 straight games and 12 straight in Big-12 action and Texas Tech is 9-0 at home with their only conference loss was at No. 7 Houston and but the covered. The Red Raiders has a pair of starters that will be in the NBA next season and every member of the Cougars is older and has more experience. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG! |
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NCAA-B | Jan 17, 2026 Michigan State vs Washington |
Washington +4 -120 at betonline |
Lost $120.0 |
| Play Type: Top Premium | ||
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Michigan State at Washington 6:00 ET Huskies (+) over Spartans - This is only the second meeting between these two since merging into the Big Ten with Michigan State cruising to an 88-54 home win as a favorite of 14-points. The Spartans coming rolling in with three straight wins and 6-of-7 while Washington just lost 82-72 at home to Michigan as an underdog of 13-points but defeated Ohio State as week ago showing that they are capable. If you compare the records of these two you should be tempted to lay the points…DON’T! Take WASHINGTON! |
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NCAA-B | Jan 17, 2026 Arizona vs UCF |
UCF +9½ -115 at Draft Kings |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Top Premium | ||
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Arizona at Central Florida 4:00 ET Panthers (+) over Wildcats - My first instinct was to use this game as my top play and I really hadn’t done much in dept research but now I have and I like what I see. Arizona has been a beast and I made one mistake against them with TCU a week ago and have reservations that I could be chasing a winner against a team that will not be beaten…but, not one is going undefeated. Panthers coach Johnny Dawkins knows what it takes to be a winner and he believes his squad has reached that point. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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NCAA-B | Jan 17, 2026 Iowa vs Indiana |
Iowa +3 -110 at circa |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Premium | ||
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Iowa at Indiana 2:00 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Hoosiers - Both teams enter on there wrong end of streaks with Iowa having dropped their last three games and the Hoosiers have lost their past two. The Hawkeyes won the lone meeting last season and have won five of the past six meetings. Of the three losses suffered by the Hawks a pair were to ranked teams No. 5 Purdue and No. 16 Illinois. Indiana’s problems stem for a coaches son that isn’t ding the job. Look for this visitor to get their first road I win after four losses. Take IOWA! |
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NCAA-B | Jan 17, 2026 Nebraska vs Northwestern |
Northwestern +6½ -115 at PlayMGM |
Lost $115.0 |
| Play Type: Premium | ||
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Nebraska at Northwestern 4:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Cornhuskers - This is sort of like an East meets West or ships passing in the night with Nebraska undefeated and Northwestern having lost their last four. Both teams have played to their records with the Cornhuskers at 10-7 ATS and the Wildcats a dreadful 6-11. Huskers have won 2-of-3 meetings with the Wildcats winning the previous six. Nebraska should be ranked higher and so should be this point spread. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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NCAA-B | Jan 17, 2026 Louisville vs Pittsburgh |
Louisville -7 -110 at circa |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Premium | ||
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Louisville at Pittsburgh 8:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Panthers - I’ve got to do it! If I don’t I would question what I am doing in this business. I will explain. On Wednesday Pittsburgh who was on a 3-game losing streak was a virtual Pick-em situation at Georgia Tech. I felt that the Yellow Jackets were much better and the line was an invitation. I posted the Panthers and they won and now they return home to play Louisville who has lost 3-of-4 including a home loss to Virginia Tuesday. Big bang difference in talent. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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NFL | Jan 17, 2026 Bills vs Broncos |
UNDER 46 -110 |
Lost $110.0 |
| Play Type: Free | ||
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Chip’s Triple-Play of NFL Best Bets Chip Chirimbes, the Las Vegas Hilton and Stardust Champion took it on the chin Saturday with his Green Bay Megabucks collapse. Chip’s Highest-rated Megabucks releases are now a ‘documented’ 28-15-3 64% on the season. Saturday, receive Chip’s Triple-play of NFL Playoff winners including his Highest-rated Megabucks winner between San Francisco ans\d Seattle, his Money Game winner between Buffalo and Denver and his Power Play ‘Totals’ winner between the 49ers and Seahawks Get it ALL…Guaranteed to turn a ‘Profit’ for just $99. Chip’s FREE NFL Winner Buffalo at Denver 4:30 ET Bills/Broncos- UNDER- It is defense all the way as Denver crew may not be an high powered offense but the stop you from scoring. Play UNDER! |
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NFL | Jan 17, 2026 49ers vs Seahawks |
OVER 45 -110 |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Premium | ||
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San Francisco at Seattle 8:00 ET 49ers/Seahawks OVER - Okay, lets take a quick look at the scores of their two clashes this season. In week one the ‘totals’ price was 42.5 and it was never threatened in the 17-13 final. In the final week of the season the ‘total’ was 48.5 and the final was 13-3. In the first game Seahawks had 173 yards of offense and in the second game it was SF that had just 230 yards. Now, with a grand amount of 46 points scored combined by both teams in both games the total for this encounter opened 45.5. I am sure it will drop and it will go OVER! |
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NFL | Jan 17, 2026 Bills vs Broncos |
Broncos -115 at circa |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Premium | ||
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Buffalo at Denver 4:30 ET Broncos over Bills - Buffalo has won four of the five past meetings and 7-of-9 going 8-1 ATS. The Bills have won their past two games and six of their last eight. and actually opened the favorite over the No. 1 seed who is playing at home with extra (bye last week) rest. Last week, I posted Buffalo and they broke a five game road playoff losing streak taking down Jacksonville 27-24. The line has moved and correctly to Denver as the slight favorite. If it remains that way I will be surprised, as I believe the pubic will back Josh Allen. But, a one-man team does not work in the post season. Take DENVER! |
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NFL | Jan 17, 2026 49ers vs Seahawks |
Seahawks -7 -110 at betus |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Top Premium | ||
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San Francisco at Seattle 8:00 ET Seahawks (-) over 49ers - These two split their season series and the games it could not have been a more contrasting. Opening the year in Seattle, the 49ers (-3.5) dominated in a 17-13 victory. In the season final the rolls were reversed as the Seahawks (-2.5) manhandled San Francisco in their home field to clinch the No. 1 seed. I understand that the Niners have been playing short-handed, but always seem to find a way to survive. grit and the will to win is a hard combination to play against. But, this line is so way out of whack to books aren’t giving the visitor much of a chance. Take SEATTLE! |
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Chip Chirimbes, the Las Vegas Hilton Handicapping Champion, has been a mainstay in the Sports Handicapping industry for 30 years. Here are some of the highlights of his career. For eight years Chip hosted his own nationally syndicated sports television show. In 1978 Chip created a first of its kind ‘live’ sports handicapping television show, The "A-Play Sports Handicapping Show "out of New York City", where the viewers could ‘call-in’ and interact with Chip and his special guest handicappers. Paul ‘Chip’ Chirimbes appeared ’live’ weekly for CNN/SI for six years over 300 appearances from 1995-2001 as Las Vegas’ expert voice for weekend events where he handled viewer questions and gave his analysis. He appeared from September 1987 -December 2006 on USA’s Proline. As one of the foremost experts in sports, Chip has been quoted in many national publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA TODAY, SI's Sports Weekly and countless others. Chip has appeared as an expert analyst on Yahoo's "Ahead of the Game", the Nation's only live streaming interactive sports show on the web! Chip is known as the "Big Play Handicapper", earning that name by his ability to consistently win his biggest plays! Chip is a New York University graduate with a Masters Degree was educated at the University of Kyoto in Japan, Uppsala University in Sweden and Copenhagen University in Denmark. A high school teacher, he was a head Baseball and assistant football coach as well as a certified NCAA Basketball official. After eight years of teaching and coaching, Chipper created his professional sports service called The A-Play. Chip has hosted and produced a number of successful Radio and Television programs since 1982, including ‘live’ shows from the Las Vegas Hilton, Stardust, Sunset Station, Bally’s, MGM, Imperial Palace and Palms Hotel. Here's what the Nation's media has had to say about Chip Chirimbes: Dan Rather, CBS Evening News- "Sports expert Chip Chirimbes won 73% of his Best Bets and 63% overall in the pro's, putting him at the top among established handicappers."CNN/fn-"Sports handicapping is an art and Chipper is a man who understands that art. Now we can know what an expert thinks."Gambling Times- Called Chip Chirimbes… “a class act and a true professional whose reputation for honesty and integrity precedes him.”Show Business Magazine- "Chip Chirimbes blends his gambling intuition with a thorough knowledge of sports, the result is the most informative sports show on television."New York Times-"Chipper Chirimbes is 'The Handicapper' who provides winning insights into major sporting events."Wall Street Journal- "...the professional handicapper in Las Vegas who’s most confident picks are labeled 'Blue Chip' specials."Fox Sports Network- ‘Chip Chirimbes is one of the Nation’s leading football handicappers year-in & year-out he’s the ‘most consistent’ of the respected Vegas Players. Chip lets his records speak for themselves: 2000 Las Vegas Hilton March Mania Champion 1999 Other March Mania results- 4th place,1997-6th place.1996 Round 1 winner 13-3, 12-4, 25-7 78% overall first round record.2001 Stardust Invitational NCAA Basketball Best Bet leader 8-2 80%. Recent accomplishments include: 2009 NCAA 'Guaranteed Plays Leader' 73% (16-6) 2007-08 NCAA BK Members +1,450 (#2 Overall) 2007-08 NFL Members +1,805 (#3 Overall) 2007 MLB Guarantees +1,284 (#1 Overall) 2006 MLB Members +1,711 (#1 Overall) 2005-06 NBA Money +1,988 (#1 Overall) 2005-06 NCAA BK Money +1,280 (#2 Overall) 2004-05 NCAA BK Money +2,680 (#1 Overall) |




