Best College Basketball Player Props Today: Nebraska and Michigan Square Off in Ann Arbor

Written By Blaise Bourgeois | Published at January 27, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament schedule — Duke forward Cooper Flagg shoots during practice Thursday in Raleigh, N.C. (AP photo / Chris Carlson)

Believe it or not, we're about six weeks away from March Madness, and there are still three teams that remain unbeaten. Top-ranked Arizona survived in a thriller with #13 BYU last night to move to 21-0, while #5 Nebraska, who sit at 20-0, face their toughest test of the season tonight, heading to Ann Arbor to face #3 Michigan.

Elsewhere, #24 Miami (OH) is an incredible 20-0, though few can argue about how weak their schedule has been this season. In fact, they've only faced one team in KenPom's top-100. Still, they haven't lost, and you have to play the schedule you're given. Tonight, the RedHawks take on 13-8 UMass and are favored by nearly 10 points.

Late in the night, there's a very intriguing SEC battle between Kentucky and #18 Vanderbilt that we'll be keeping our eyes on. Without further ado, we bring you our college basketball best bets for January 27.

All Odds as of 6:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 27

College Basketball Game Lines

#5 Nebraska +10.5 @ #3 Michigan (-110)

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Okay, Nebraska's shocking 20-0 start is something even diehard Cornhuskers fans could never have predicted. While their incredibly soft non-conference schedule ranked 299th in the nation, they put up 105 points on Oklahoma at a neutral site and have two top-10 signature wins against Illinois and Michigan State.

While we still think Nebraska should fall short tonight, they should keep it closer than 11 points. Nebraska forces their opponents to take over 52% of their field-goal attempts from three (one of the highest rates in basketball), and Michigan has only been shooting a hair under 35% from deep. If the Wolverines can't knock down their three-pointers tonight, the Cornhuskers should cover with ease.

Missouri @ #23 Alabama -10.5 (-112)

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Alabama plays an incredibly high-tempo offense and is top-10 in the nation in possessions per game. They have a massive skill edge against Missouri, who have been blown out a few times this season by better opposition. Missouri's opponents have bathed in the three, shooting over 40%, giving the Tigers' defense one of the worst rates in the country. The Crimson Tide, meanwhile, loves shooting the three-ball early and often. We love Alabama to roll tonight.

UMass +9.5 @ #24 Miami OH (-110)

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Miami (OH) can shoot the three really well, but UMass can defend the three-ball even better. This is not a good matchup for the RedHawks whatsoever, and I'm inclined to throw a half-unit on UMass to ruin Miami's undefeated run at +400.

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College Basketball Player Props

Labaron Philon Jr. Over 22.5 Points (-110)

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Philon is leading the SEC with 22.2 points per game and this game is trending towards hitting the over. Philon is on a hot run, going for 21 or more points in each of his last four games. Philon has also scored at least 17 points in 12 consecutive games. With such a high floor, we love Philon to go over tonight.

Aden Holloway Jr. Over 2.5 Threes Made (-175)

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Missouri should be giving up a ton of threes to Alabama tonight and Holloway has been making over three three-pointers a game at a 46% clip. If you can find an alternate bet for Holloway to make 4+ threes tonight, go get it.

Aden Holloway Jr. Under 3.5 Assists (-135)

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With Holloway in line to shoot a ton of threes tonight, it's only logical to think he won't pass the ball as much. In addition, Holloway has only dished out two or fewer assists in three of the last four games. Slam this prop.

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