Tread Gently with Kentucky
Kentucky had a successful 2018-19 campaign, 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 have the Wildcats playing at a high level, but he’ll need to enter the season with quite a different appearance. Four of Kentucky’s starting five will be likely to graduate or be drafted into the NBA as Reid Travis is an old and P.J. Washington, Keldon Johnson and Tyler Herro will probably be going pro.
All isn’t lost, though, as the Wildcats have done a fantastic job recruiting for the upcoming season, securing 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 fee and will work nicely with the incoming freshmen. With their new appearance, I’d be hesitant to lay a bet on this club at +500 at this stage.
Kansas Could be Well-Balanced and Experienced
Kansas had an extremely interesting 2018-19, showing flashes of brilliance along with being rated in the top five in the AP poll for eight weeks, including two weeks at the top place. Overall, the Jayhawks finished the year with a 26-10 record, falling to Auburn in the Round of 32. Kansas was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde club as it arrived to home and away splits, heading a perfect 16-0 in Allen Fieldhouse but only 3-8 in true road games — very confusing results.
The Jayhawks needed to battle losing guard Lagerald Vick for its summer. He’s a senior and will not be back . Additionally center Udoka Azubuike played nine games in 2018-19. However, Kansas, despite those holes in the frontcourt and backcourt, still had a Round of 32 appearance. The Jayhawks should be feisty this upcoming season as I do not expect Azubuike to be drafted and Vick are their sole loss, so odds of +2000 provide adequate value.
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