Tread Gently with Kentucky

Kentucky had a successful 2018-19 campaign, putting together 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 in a high level, but he’ll have to enter the season with rather a different appearance. Four of Kentucky’s starting five will be very likely to graduate or be drafted in the NBA since Reid Travis is a senior and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will probably be moving pro.
All is not lost, though, as the Wildcats have done a good 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 nicely with the incoming freshmen. With their brand new look, I’d be hesitant to put a bet on this bar at +500 at this stage.
Kansas Could be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had an extremely interesting 2018-19, showing flashes of brilliance along with being rated in the top five in the AP poll for eight months, including 2 weeks in the top place. The Jayhawks finished with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde club when it came to house and away splits, heading a perfect 16-0 in Allen Fieldhouse but only 3-8 in true road games — very confusing results.
The Jayhawks had to battle through accidents, losing guard Lagerald Vick for its summer in February. He’s a senior and won’t be back next year. Additionally, junior centre Udoka Azubuike and nine games played in 2018-19. But Kansas, despite those holes in the frontcourt and backcourt, nevertheless needed a Round of 32 appearance. The Jayhawks should be feisty this upcoming season as I do not anticipate Azubuike to be drafted and Vick are their sole loss, so odds of +2000 provide decent price.

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