Arkansas vs Kansas March Madness First Round: Odds, Props and Best Picks
The #10 Arkansas Razorbacks (20-13) face the #7 Kansas Jayhawks (21-12) in a highly anticipated First Round March Madness matchup, featuring coaching legends John Calipari and Bill Self.
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Key Stats and Analysis:
- Kansas opens as 5-point favorites (-220 ML)
- Total set at 145.5 points
- Combined Under record: 39-27 this season
- Winner faces #2 St. John's or #15 Omaha
Arkansas Team Overview:
- Missing key scorers Boogie Fland (15.1 PPG) and Adou Thiero (15.6 PPG)
- 18th in defensive efficiency nationally
- 7th in blocks
- 4-2 record since Thiero's injury
- Fland expected to return from bench
Kansas Team Overview:
- Fell from preseason #1 ranking
- 12th toughest schedule in nation
- Superior defensive efficiency
- Strong rebounding team
- Low foul rate
Best Betting Picks:
- Kansas Moneyline (-220)
- Strong Quad 2 record (7-1)
- More consistent performance against quality opponents
- Under 145.5 (-110)
- Both teams rank top-20 in defensive efficiency
- Offensive rankings significantly lower (Arkansas 73rd, Kansas 48th)
- Trevon Brazile Over 1.5 Three-Pointers (+120)
- 55% from three in last four games
- Increased shot volume since Thiero's injury
- Season average: 41.2% from beyond the arc
Game starts at 7:10 pm ET at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI.
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