Kentucky got off to a bit of a slow start to the season, but the Wildcats finished strong with five consecutive wins. They knocked off Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament Final, and they come into the first round of the NCAA Tournament as a double-digit favorite over Stony Brook. My money is on the Wildcats.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Wildcats dominated in their neutral site games this season, winning five of six overall. They scored an average of more than 80 points on 47.7 percent shooting in those games. Stony Book has failed to cover in each of it's last seven games.


2. Jamal Murray - The Freshman guard set a new school record this season, with 20+ points in 18 games. He comes in hot, especially from beyond the arc. Murray has made 19 three-pointers in his last five starts.

3. X-Factor - The Wildcats are 16-7-2 ATS in their last 25 neutral site games.

Selection: This is a play on the Kentucky Wildcats (10*)