Tread Lightly with Kentucky
Kentucky had a powerful 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 in a high degree, 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 as Reid Travis is an old and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will likely be moving pro.
All is not lost, however, as the Wildcats have done a good job recruitment 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 charge and will work nicely with the incoming freshmen. With their brand new appearance, I would be hesitant to lay a wager on this bar at +500 at this point.
Kansas Could be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had a very interesting 2018-19, showing flashes of brilliance along with being ranked in the top five at the AP poll for eight weeks, including 2 weeks at the top place. 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 house and away splits, going a perfect 16-0 in Allen Fieldhouse but only 3-8 in true road games — quite confusing results.
The Jayhawks had to battle losing protect Lagerald Vick for the summer. He’s a senior and won’t be back . Additionally, junior centre Udoka Azubuike and just nine games played with . But Kansas, despite those holes in the frontcourt and backcourt, nevertheless needed a Round of 32 appearance. The Jayhawks must be feisty this forthcoming season as I don’t expect Azubuike to be drafted and Vick will be their sole loss, so chances of +2000 provide adequate price.
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