Men's college basketball player props today: Sunday's best props include John Blackwell [1/3/2026]

John Blackwell over 2.5 3-pointers made (+120)

• Edge: 13.7%
• Probability: 59.2%
• Projection: 3.2
• Game: Purdue vs. Wisconsin (8:00PM ET)

Our model has found value on Wisconsin's John Blackwell over 2.5 3-pointers made. A probability of 59.2% gives this play an edge of 13.7% at +120 odds.

Christian Anderson over 2.5 3-pointers made (-175)

• Edge: 13.3%
• Probability: 76.9%
• Projection: 5.1
• Game: Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech (1:00PM ET)

Christian Anderson’s 3-pointers made prop shows a 13.3% edge at -175 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 5.1 3-pointers made on the over 2.5 line.

Blue Cain over 2.5 assists (+130)

• Edge: 12.9%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Projection: 3.3
• Game: Auburn vs. Georgia (1:00PM ET)

The data highlights value on Blue Cain over 2.5 assists, with simulations showing a 56.4% probability and a 12.9% edge at +130.

Nate Ament over 2.5 assists (+145)

• Edge: 12.4%
• Probability: 53.2%
• Projection: 2.9
• Game: Tennessee vs. Arkansas (3:00PM ET)

Our model projects Nate Ament to put up 2.9 assists today, creating an edge of 12.4% on the over 2.5 line at +145 odds.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie over 5.5 assists (+100)

• Edge: 12.2%
• Probability: 62.2%
• Projection: 7.2
• Game: Tennessee vs. Arkansas (3:00PM ET)

Simulations indicate value on Ja'Kobi Gillespie over 5.5 assists for Tennessee, showing an edge of 12.2% at +100 odds.

Trey Kaufman-Renn over 9.5 rebounds (-110)

• Edge: 12.2%
• Probability: 64.6%
• Projection: 11.6
• Game: Purdue vs. Wisconsin (8:00PM ET)

Trey Kaufman-Renn’s rebounds prop shows an edge of 12.2% at -110 odds, according to our model, which projects him for 11.6 today.

Nijel Pack over 2.5 3-pointers made (-130)

• Edge: 11.5%
• Probability: 68.0%
• Projection: 3.9
• Game: Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma (3:30PM ET)

Our model projects Nijel Pack for 3.9 3-pointers made for Oklahoma, creating an edge of 11.5% on over 2.5 at -130 odds.

Terrence Brown over 1.5 3-pointers made (+155)

• Edge: 11.1%
• Probability: 50.3%
• Projection: 1.5
• Game: Arizona vs. Utah (4:00PM ET)

Our expert modelling projects Terrence Brown for 1.5 3-pointers made, creating value on the over 1.5 line at +155 odds and a 11.1% edge.

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson under 6.5 rebounds (+110)

• Edge: 10.8%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Projection: 5.3
• Game: Minnesota vs. Northwestern (5:00PM ET)

A 10.8% edge on the under 1.5 rebounds line makes Jaylen Crocker-Johnson a value play in Minnesota vs. Northwestern, with our model projecting him for 5.3 rebounds at +110 odds.

Cameron Carr over 1.5 assists (+100)

• Edge: 10.4%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Projection: 2.9
• Game: Baylor vs. TCU (2:00PM ET)

Simulations project Cameron Carr for 2.9 assists here, creating a 10.4% edge on the over 1.5 line at +100 odds.

CBB player prop summary: Saturday, January 3, 2026

A quick summary of today’s top props by edge according to our model as of 12:03AM ET:

Matchup	Prop	Odds	Edge	Probability
Purdue vs. Wisconsin	John Blackwell over 2.5 3-pointers made	+120 @ BetMGM	13.7%	59.2%
Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech	Christian Anderson over 2.5 3-pointers made	-175 @ BetMGM	13.3%	76.9%
Auburn vs. Georgia	Blue Cain over 2.5 assists	+130 @ BetMGM	12.4%	53.2%
Tennessee vs. Arkansas	Nate Ament over 2.5 assists	+145 @ BetMGM	12.4%	53.2%
Tennessee vs. Arkansas	Ja'Kobi Gillespie over 5.5 assists	+100 @ BetMGM	12.2%	62.2%
Purdue vs. Wisconsin	Trey Kaufman-Renn over 9.5 rebounds	-110 @ BetMGM	12.2%	64.6%
Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma	Nijel Pack over 2.5 3-pointers made	-130 @ BetMGM	11.5%	68.0%
Arizona vs. Utah	Terrence Brown over 1.5 3-pointers made	+155 @ BetMGM	11.1%	50.3%
Minnesota vs. Northwestern	Jaylen Crocker-Johnson under 1.5 rebounds	+110 @ BetMGM	10.8%	58.4%
Baylor vs. TCU	Cameron Carr over 1.5 assists	+100 @ BetMGM	10.4%	60.4%

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Conclusion

For January 3, 2026, our college basketball prop bets feature players such as John Blackwell, Christian Anderson and Blue Cain. Each pick is grounded in real-time data and advanced simulations to help you bet with clarity and purpose.

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