College Basketball Player Props – Best NCAAB Prop Bets Today, January 5

Total Points: Jaxon Kohler (MSU) Over 13.5 (-125)

Jaxon Kohler stands out as one of the stronger college basketball player props on the board in USC vs Michigan State, especially with the matchup taking place in East Lansing. This is a favorable spot for Kohler to make his presence felt against a USC defense that has struggled to slow down opposing offenses all season.

The Trojans rank 247th nationally, allowing 77.8 points per game, placing them among the weakest defensive units in the NCAA. That deficiency sets up well for Kohler, who should consistently find high percentage looks around the rim. The Michigan State forward enters the game averaging 14.1 points per contest while shooting an efficient 54.4% from the field.

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At 6’9”, Kohler has the size and touch to dominate the interior, and his confidence is trending up. He is coming off a strong 19 point performance against Nebraska, shooting seven of ten from the floor and five of six from beyond the arc.

All signs point to Kohler over 13.5 points as a sharp college basketball prop at -125.

Total Points: Coen Carr (MSU) Over 11.5 (-110)

MSU’s physical big man Coen Carr profiles as a strong bounce back candidate to cash, making his points prop one of the more appealing college basketball plays on the board. Carr is coming off his worst outing of the season against Nebraska, finishing with just two points on inefficient shooting versus a disciplined Cornhusker’ defense.

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That performance looks more like an outlier when viewed in full context. Carr draws a much softer matchup here against a USC defense that has struggled to contain opposing scorers, which should allow Michigan State to attack more comfortably. Entering Monday, Carr is averaging 11.4 points per game while shooting an efficient 48.7% from the field.

Prior to the Nebraska game, Carr had scored at least 14 points in three straight starts since December 16 and totaled 39 points across two games before that stumble. With USC providing far less resistance, Carr over 11.5 points stands out as a solid value play at -110.