March Madness: Kentucky vs. Kansas State odds, picks and predictions

The 6th-seeded Kentucky Wildcats (22-11) face the 3-seed Kansas State Wildcats (24-9) in a second-round NCAA Tournament game in Greensboro, N.C., on Sunday at 2:40 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kentucky vs.' Kansas State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Kansas State, ranked 13th nationally, defeated Montana State 77-65 on Friday and will now look to take down Kentucky and reigning Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe, who only had 8 points in Kentucky's 61-53 win over Providence in the 1st round, but grabbed 25 rebounds.

The winner of this game gets a Sweet 16 matchup with the Michigan State/Marquette winner.

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Kentucky vs. Kansas State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access'USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated''at 7:56 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kentucky -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Kansas State +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky -2.5 (-115) | Kansas State +2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Kentucky vs. Kansas State picks and predictions

Kentucky 72, Kansas State 66

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Despite being the lower seed, Kentucky is favored in this game. And it should be. But there’s better value on the spread and Over/Under

  
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