The 8th-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks'(21-13) battle the 1st-seeded Kansas Jayhawks'(28-7) Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arkansas vs. Kansas'odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Arkansas covered as a 2.5-point favorite when it knocked off Illinois 73-63 on Thursday in the 1st round of the tournament. It is 4-6 straight up (SU) and 5-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games. This season, the Razorbacks are 17-16-1 ATS.
Kansas steamrolled Howard 96-68 Thursday as a 21.5-point favorite. It is 8-2 in its last 10 games with both losses coming against Texas. In that stretch, the Longhorns are 6-4 ATS and sit at 17-18 ATS on the season.
Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Double Down, Ohio! Deposit $200, Get $250. Bet now! In Colorado, Iowa and New Jersey, claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now! 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Bet Now