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College Basketball Player Props Bet Picks & Predictions: Saturday (2/3)

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Step into the thrilling world of College Basketball with an added dash of excitement as we delve into the realm of prop bets. Beyond the game outcomes and point spreads, College Basketball prop bets inject extra thrill into every matchup.

In this article, we’ll explore the intriguing landscape of prop betting, where the possibilities are seemingly endless. It’s officially February, so College Basketball will start picking up here soon and join the national spotlight. Join me on this journey as we uncover the unique ways to elevate your College Basketball betting experience through the enticing world of player props.

Unless specified otherwise, each bet will be a single unit.

Saturday’s Best College Basketball Player Props

All odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook | Last Time: 2-1 | Season: 4-2

Johni Broome Over 8.5 Rebounds (-120) 

Before I dive too deep into the weeds, let me highlight how Auburn should pummel Mississippi tonight. Please take Auburn spread.

Now that I have that out of the way, please also take Johni Broome over rebounds. Ole Miss is one of the worst defensive-rebounding teams in the nation, ranking 347th on the defensive glass. While I trust Auburn to make a lot of shots against a sub-100 ranked defense, where the Tigers are limited is from beyond the arc, so Broome should get his looks at hauling in rebounds. On the other side of the ball, Auburn’s defense far outranks Chris Beard’s offense, so there should be easy boards as well. As a top-25 defensive rebounder in the country, expect Broome to reach a double-double. 

KJ Adams Jr. Under 11.5 Points (-115)

For another “please take this bet,” the under in the Houston-Kansas game is one of my favorite plays on the slate today.

Houston’s defense ranks No. 1 in the nation in efficiency, so this line is already relatively low. But the Cougars defense is just a different beast. Only 43% of opponent points come from inside the arc, the 350th-lowest in the nation. Where KJ Adams Jr. prefers his shot selection is mid-range and near-proximity. With Kansas’s lack of offensive rebounding, Houston’s mid-range defense is No. 1 in the nation, and they won’t allow nearly any second-chance looks. An alternative line to take is Hunter Dickinson under 15.5 points, or both of them, honestly, but Adams Jr. is my official play here.  

Ja’Kobe Walter Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+125) 

At first look, Iowa State’s defense ranks fifth in the nation on defense, a suffocating unit. At second look, however, Baylor shoots above 41% from deep, and Ja’Kobe Walter takes the highest percent of his looks from beyond the arc on Baylor.

Haslametrics projects Baylor’s shot breakdown to be 46% from deep, nearly 9% above the DI average. The opportunity will be there, and the Bears are historically better at home. At plus odds, I’m more than happy with this bet. 

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