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Men's college basketball player props today: Friday's best props include Jackson Shelstad [1/2/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get men's college basketball player props today with projections for Friday's games.
Dimers' men's college basketball props are live for January 02, 2026, with today's top betting edges led by the likes of Jackson Shelstad, Pryce Sandfort and Honor Huff.
Our college basketball player props model runs continuously, analyzing every matchup, including Seattle vs. Gonzaga and West Virginia vs. Iowa State, to surface the best college basketball player prop bets across the market.
List of men's college basketball prop picks for Friday, 1/2
Sourced from 25+ total props today, below are the top ten college basketball player props for January 2, ranked by edge.
Jackson Shelstad over 2.5 3-pointers made (-110)
- Edge: 14.2%
- Probability: 66.6%
- Projection: 3.7
- Game: Oregon vs. Maryland (7:30PM ET)
Our model has flagged value on Oregon's Jackson Shelstad over 2.5 3-pointers made. A probability of 66.6% gives this play an edge of 14.2% at -110 odds.
Pryce Sandfort over 2.5 3-pointers made (+105)
- Edge: 12.2%
- Probability: 61.0%
- Projection: 3.3
- Game: Michigan State vs. Nebraska (9:00PM ET)
Pryce Sandfort’s 3-pointers made prop shows a 12.2% edge at +105 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 3.3 3-pointers made on the over 2.5 line.
Honor Huff over 2.5 3-pointers made (-155)
- Edge: 11.3%
- Probability: 72.1%
- Projection: 4.3
- Game: West Virginia vs. Iowa State (9:00PM ET)
The data highlights value on Honor Huff over 2.5 3-pointers made, with simulations showing a 72.1% probability and an 11.3% edge at -155.
Nate Bittle over 16.5 points scored (-110)
- Edge: 10.9%
- Probability: 63.2%
- Projection: 22.1
- Game: Oregon vs. Maryland (7:30PM ET)
Our model projects Nate Bittle to record 22.1 points scored today, creating an edge of 10.9% on the over 16.5 line at -110 odds.
Killyan Toure over 2.5 assists (+125)
- Edge: 9.4%
- Probability: 53.9%
- Projection: 3.0
- Game: West Virginia vs. Iowa State (9:00PM ET)
Simulations indicate value on Killyan Toure over 2.5 assists for Iowa State, showing an edge of 9.4% at +125 odds.
Rienk Mast under 6.5 rebounds (+110)
- Edge: 9.4%
- Probability: 57.1%
- Projection: 5.5
- Game: Michigan State vs. Nebraska (9:00PM ET)
Rienk Mast’s rebounds prop shows an edge of 9.4% at +110 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 5.5 today.
Solomon Washington under 9.5 rebounds (-145)
- Edge: 9.2%
- Probability: 68.4%
- Projection: 6.7
- Game: Oregon vs. Maryland (7:30PM ET)
Our model projects Solomon Washington for 6.7 rebounds for Maryland, creating an edge of 9.2% on under 9.5 at -145 odds.
Ryan Conwell over 2.5 assists (+140)
- Edge: 8.4%
- Probability: 50.0%
- Projection: 2.5
- Game: Louisville vs. Stanford (8:00PM ET)
Our expert modelling projects Ryan Conwell for 2.5 assists, creating value on the over 2.5 line at +140 odds and a 8.4% edge.
Tamin Lipsey over 5.5 assists (+112)
- Edge: 7.2%
- Probability: 54.4%
- Projection: 6.1
- Game: West Virginia vs. Iowa State (9:00PM ET)
A 7.2% edge on the over 2.5 assists line makes Tamin Lipsey a value play in West Virginia vs. Iowa State, with our model projecting him for 6.1 assists at +112 odds.
Joshua Jefferson over 4.5 assists (-105)
- Edge: 6.9%
- Probability: 58.2%
- Projection: 5.6
- Game: West Virginia vs. Iowa State (9:00PM ET)
Simulations project Joshua Jefferson for 5.6 assists here, creating a 6.9% edge on the over 4.5 line at -105 odds.
CBB player prop summary: Friday, January 2, 2026
A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 10:36AM ET:
| Matchup | Prop | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon vs. Maryland | Jackson Shelstad over 2.5 3-pointers made | -110 @ BetMGM | 14.2% | 66.6% |
| Michigan State vs. Nebraska | Pryce Sandfort over 2.5 3-pointers made | +105 @ BetMGM | 12.2% | 61.0% |
| West Virginia vs. Iowa State | Honor Huff over 2.5 3-pointers made | -155 @ BetMGM | 10.9% | 63.2% |
| Oregon vs. Maryland | Nate Bittle over 16.5 points scored | -110 @ BetMGM | 10.9% | 63.2% |
| West Virginia vs. Iowa State | Killyan Toure over 2.5 assists | +125 @ BetMGM | 9.4% | 53.9% |
| Michigan State vs. Nebraska | Rienk Mast under 6.5 rebounds | +110 @ BetMGM | 9.4% | 57.1% |
| Oregon vs. Maryland | Solomon Washington under 9.5 rebounds | -145 @ BetMGM | 9.2% | 68.4% |
| Louisville vs. Stanford | Ryan Conwell over 2.5 assists | +140 @ BetMGM | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| West Virginia vs. Iowa State | Tamin Lipsey over 2.5 assists | +112 @ FanDuel | 7.2% | 54.4% |
| West Virginia vs. Iowa State | Joshua Jefferson over 4.5 assists | -105 @ BetMGM | 6.9% | 58.2% |
Conclusion
For January 2, 2026, our college basketball prop bets feature players such as Jackson Shelstad, Pryce Sandfort and Honor Huff. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.
Built using automation and human oversight, this article draws on the latest data to deliver accurate, timely insights. If using this article for betting, Dimers promotes responsible gambling.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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