College Basketball Player Props – Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 19

Total Points: Nigel James Jr. (MARQ) Under 19.5 (-130)

Marquette guard Nigel James Jr. is facing an inflated scoring line at 19.5 points, which makes the under the preferred play in this matchup against Providence. While James has shown some improvement offensively in recent games, this number still feels too high given his season-long production.

James is averaging 13.9 points per game on 44.7% shooting, and although he’s found more rhythm lately, big scoring outings have been the exception rather than the rule. He has scored 20 or more points in just one of his last six games and is coming off an 18-point effort against DePaul that still fell short of this total.

Providence’s defense does have vulnerabilities, but expecting James to clear nearly 20 points is a stretch based on his usage and consistency. With the line set too aggressively, backing Nigel James Jr. under 19.5 points stands out as one of the stronger college basketball player prop bets today.

Total Points: Jamier Jones (PROV) Over 13.5 (-125)

Providence freshman forward Jamier Jones stands out as one of the best college basketball player prop bets on the board against Marquette. With the Golden Eagles struggling defensively and allowing an average of 77.4 points per game, this sets up as a favorable matchup for Jones to continue his strong scoring run.

Jones heads into Monday night averaging 12.1 points per game while shooting an ultra-efficient 65.1% from the field. His recent form has been excellent, as he’s scored at least 15 points in four straight games and has posted lines of 18, 23, and 18 points in his last three starts.

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Consistency has also been a key factor, with Jones recording a minimum of 11 points in eight consecutive outings. Given his efficiency and current momentum, the line at 13.5 points looks very attainable.