NCAAB: #1 Kansas vs #17 Kentucky Odds, and Picks (Nov 14)

• Kansas dominated both NC Central and Manhattan to open the season.
• Kentucky surged past Texas A&M-CC and New Mexico State to reach 2-0.
• These two teams last met on January 28, in a game that Kansas won 77-68.

The college basketball season is underway! Let’s preview the upcoming Kansas vs Kentucky matchup. These two blue bloods meet for their yearly rivalry matchup. The Wildcats enter as heavy underdogs here.

How to Watch

• FS1

Preview

Kansas looked the part of the nation’s #1 team in the opening week, posting a 99-59 average score. The Jayhawks can’t expect to win every game by 40 points as their schedule gets more difficult, but their dominance is a good sign as many other teams at the top continue to underperform. This game against Kentucky is the perfect first test for Kansas. Senior transfer Hunter Dickinson is already making an impact.

Kentucky handled business in their first two games of the season, winning by an average score of 84-54. They face the toughest game on their entire schedule up next, against the #1 Jayhawks. The Wildcats are 2-5 against Kansas in their seven meetings since 2016, seeking to get back in the win column with a major upset here. 5th-year Senior Antonio Reeves will aim to build on a solid 21 point, 6 rebound game this week.

Prediction

This matchup has become a yearly classic over the past several seasons, with these two teams almost always ranked when they face each other. Kansas is aiming to win their 2nd national championship in the last three seasons, and opened up the year as favorites to do so. This game will be a great test for both teams. Ultimately, I see the Jayhawks talented roster overwhelming Kentucky, and earning the victory.

NCAAB Picks:

• Kansas 82, Kentucky 71 ()