The Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) and Kentucky Wildcats (2-0) meet Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kansas vs. Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Kansas has rolled up 2 huge victories against overwhelmed opponents North Carolina Central and Manhattan. This will easily be the 1st real test for the top-ranked team in the nation. C Hunter Dickinson has settled in nicely for Rock Chalk, hitting 65.2% of his field-goal attempts to average 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 blocked shots per game.
Likewise, Kentucky hasn’t faced a gauntlet yet, either. The Wildcats roughed up New Mexico State by an 86-46 win at Rupp Arena as a 15-point favorite, while topping Texas A&M-Commerce by an 81-61 count as a 29-point favorite, cashing the Under in each outing.
Kansas is No. 1 and Kentucky is No. 16 in the .