2020 March Madness Odds: Super Early Look into the Future
Tread Lightly with Kentucky
Kentucky had a successful 2018-19 campaign, placing together a 30-7 record en route to an Elite Eight berth before falling to Auburn in overtime. Undoubtedly head coach John Calipari will have the Wildcats playing in a high level, but he’ll need to enter the season with quite a different look. Four of Kentucky’s starting five will be likely to graduate or be drafted into the NBA since Reid Travis is a senior and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will likely be going pro.
All is not lost, however, as the Wildcats have already done a good job recruiting for the upcoming season, procuring two 2019 McDonald’s All-Americans, shooting guard Tyrese Maxey and small forward Khalil Whitney. I expect sophomores Immanuel Quickley and E.J. Montgomery to lead the charge and will work well with the incoming freshmen. With their brand new look, I would be hesitant to lay a wager on this club in +500 at this stage.
Kansas Could be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had an extremely interesting 2018-19, showing flashes of brilliance and being ranked in the top five at the AP poll for eight weeks, including 2 weeks at the top place. The Jayhawks ended the year with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn from the Round of 32. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde team as it came to home and away splits, heading a perfect 16-0 at Allen Fieldhouse but only 3-8 in true road games — very confusing results.
The Jayhawks needed to battle through accidents, losing guard Lagerald Vick for the season. He’s a senior and will not be back . Junior center Udoka Azubuike played nine games . But Kansas, despite those holes in the frontcourt and backcourt had a Round of 32 look. The Jayhawks should be feisty this forthcoming season as I don’t expect Azubuike to be drafted and Vick will be their sole loss, so chances of +2000 provide adequate value.
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