Tread Lightly with Kentucky
Kentucky had a successful 2018-19 campaign, placing with a 30-7 record en route to an Elite Eight berth before falling to Auburn in overtime. No doubt head coach John Calipari will possess the Wildcats playing at a high degree, but he’ll have to enter the season with rather a different appearance. Four of Kentucky’s starting five are very likely to graduate or be drafted into the NBA since Reid Travis is an old and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will likely be going pro.
All is not lost, though, since the Wildcats have already done a fantastic job recruiting for the upcoming season, securing two 2019 McDonald’s All-Americans, shooting guard Tyrese Maxey and small forward Khalil Whitney. I anticipate sophomores Immanuel Quickley and E.J. Montgomery to lead the fee and will work well with the incoming freshmen. With their new appearance, I would be hesitant to put a bet on this bar at +500 at this point.
Kansas Could be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had an extremely intriguing 2018-19, showing flashes of brilliance and being rated in the top five at the AP survey for eight months, including 2 weeks in the top spot. Overall, the Jayhawks finished the year with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde team when it arrived to home and away splits, heading a perfect 16-0 at Allen Fieldhouse but only 3-8 in true road games — quite confusing results.
The Jayhawks needed to battle through accidents, losing guard Lagerald Vick for its summer. He is a senior and won’t be back next year. Junior centre Udoka Azubuike played with just nine matches in 2018-19. But Kansas, despite those big holes in the frontcourt and backcourt, nevertheless had a Round of 32 appearance. The Jayhawks should be feisty this upcoming season as I don’t expect Azubuike to be drafted and Vick are their sole loss, so chances of +2000 provide decent price.
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