Kansas Opens as 2.5-Point Favorite

[Joneslab]

Thought it might be a little more, but these early season betting lines for neutral court showcase games are usually tight.

[lilproUK98]

I expect we'll compete well, and show some flashes, but I expect KU to win by about 8.

[Joneslab]

Would be a hell of a win for Kentucky if we could somehow get it.

All things considered it might be one of the bigger November wins of the Cal era.

[Joneslab]

Actually it looks like Oscar Combs was wrong on Twitter. Appears that the line opened at 2.5.

[SBCatMan]

I will be surprised if we stay within 10.

[teamchemistry15]

I'll gladly take Kansas to cover. But, Vegas seems to know what they're doing.

[Los Gatos]

I will be surprised if we stay within 10.

So will I be surprised. If I was a betting man I'd take Kansas up to 10 points.

[Blue Heaven]

One thing I have learned is that you can't bet against Kentucky under Cal in a big game. This game is big. He may not say it, but he knows it's true.

[KevinHall]

I will be surprised if we stay within 10.

I'll be surprised if they are within 20.

[SCBlu]

I'll be surprised if they are within 20.

Agree. Five frosh starters and have only practiced/played 25 sessions. A recipe for a "teaching experience." Kansas by 14.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Question.....Does Kansas have many returning players.....

[Catsrock]

One thing I have learned is that you can't bet against Kentucky under Cal in a big game. This game is big. He may not say it, but he knows it's true.

I think its big if we win. Its also big if we lose by 30. But as young as we really are this time around--if we lose by 10-15 it doesn't really hurt us going forward. It just means everyone is right...we need time.

Still, its exciting to have early season premier matchups.

[Joneslab]

Question.....Does Kansas have many returning players.....

Yes. Their point guard, Devonte Graham, has been a fixture for a couple of years. Off-guard, Malik Newman, transferred from Mississippi State. Lagerald Vick (who leads them in scoring) and Svi Mykhaliuk have both played a lot of minutes. Their center, Azubuike, is coming back off an injury but played a little as a freshman.

They're probably ongoing going to play two freshmen: Billy Preston, whose first game will be tonight, and Marcus Garrett.

[KevinHall]

Question.....Does Kansas have many returning players.....

They lost three starters but return much, much more experience than UK. Also add in a very good transfer in Malik Newman and a couple or three really good freshman. Compared to UK they are a very veteran team with a lot of talent.

[George]

Question.....Does Kansas have many returning players.....

Graham. Mykhailiuk. Vick. Lightfoot. Lawson.