Tread Gently 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 have the Wildcats playing in a high degree, but he’ll have to enter the season with quite 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 already done a fantastic job recruiting for the upcoming season, procuring two 2019 McDonald’s All-Americans, shooting guard Tyrese Maxey and little forward Khalil Whitney. I expect sophomores Immanuel Quickley and E.J. Montgomery to lead the fee and will work well with the incoming freshmen. With their brand new look, I’d be hesitant to put a bet on this club in +500 at this stage.
Kansas Could be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had an extremely intriguing 2018-19, revealing flashes of brilliance along with being rated in the top five in the AP survey for eight weeks, including 2 weeks at the top spot. The Jayhawks ended the year with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn from the Round of 32. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde team when it arrived to home and away splits, going a perfect 16-0 at Allen Fieldhouse but only 3-8 in true road games — quite confusing results.
The Jayhawks needed to battle losing protect Lagerald Vick for the season. He’s a senior and won’t be back . Furthermore, junior center Udoka Azubuike played just nine games . However, Kansas, despite those holes in the frontcourt and backcourt, still had a Round of 32 appearance. The Jayhawks must be feisty this forthcoming season as I don’t expect Azubuike to be drafted and Vick are their only loss, so odds of +2000 provide decent price.

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