This matchup features two of the best storied teams in the league. However, Kansas is playing on a different level right now and their play is very elite. Look for Kansas to dominate the Wildcats in this game as they are just playing better on both sides of the ball. Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points like Kansas in a game involving two teams who had good records (60% to 80%) from last season, with 3+ more starters returning from last year than opponent plays out 33-11 since 1997.

Kentucky is 0-6 ATS in road games after a blowout win by 20 points or more over the last 3 seasons. Kentucky is 5-15 ATS in road games after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite over the last 3 seasons. Kentucky is 0-6 ATS in road games after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons. Kentucky are 2-11 ATS in the last three season in a neutral court game. Kansas are 6-3 ATS in the last three seasons as a neutral court favorite of 6 points or less or pick. Kansas is 8-2 ATS in the last three seasons after leading their last 2 games by 10+ points at the half.

Best bet: lay the points with Kansas.