2020 March Madness Odds: Super Early Look into the Future
Tread Gently with Kentucky
Kentucky had a successful 2018-19 effort, putting together a 30-7 record en route to an Elite Eight berth before falling to Auburn in overtime. Undoubtedly head coach John Calipari will possess the Wildcats playing in a high degree, but he’ll have to enter the season with quite a different look. Four of Kentucky’s starting five will be very likely to graduate or be drafted in the NBA since Reid Travis is a senior and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will probably be going pro.
All isn’t lost, however, as the Wildcats have already done a good job recruitment for the upcoming season, procuring two 2019 McDonald’s All-Americans, shooting guard Tyrese Maxey and small forward Khalil Whitney. I anticipate sophomores Immanuel Quickley and E.J. Montgomery to lead the charge and will work nicely with the incoming freshmen. With their new appearance, I’d be hesitant to put a wager on this bar in +500 at this stage.
Kansas May be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had an extremely interesting 2018-19, revealing flashes of brilliance along with being ranked in the top five at the AP poll for eight months, including two weeks at the top spot. Overall, the Jayhawks ended the year with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde team when it arrived to home and away splits, going a perfect 16-0 at Allen Fieldhouse but just 3-8 in true road games — very confusing results.
The Jayhawks had to battle losing protect Lagerald Vick for the season. He is a senior and won’t be back next year. Additionally, junior centre Udoka Azubuike and nine matches played in 2018-19. However, Kansas, despite those big holes in the frontcourt and backcourt had a Round of 32 look. The Jayhawks should be feisty this upcoming season as I do not expect Azubuike to be drafted and Vick will be their only loss, so odds of +2000 provide decent value.
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