The set-up: Two of the best in the country go head to head here and I'm expecting points to be plentiful. Kansas has won 16 of 19 to open the season. Overall the Jayhawks average 78.1 PPG, while allowing 70.2. Several players average double figures for the visitors, including Lagerald Vick with 15 points and 3.9 boards. Kentucky has won 15 of its first 18 games and it averages 80 PPG, while allowing 67.5. The Wildcats are loaded with talent as well, including Tyler Herro who averages 13.7 points and 4.3 boards per game.

The pick: Note as well that Kansas has seen the total go "over" the number in nine of its last 11 non-conference games, while Kentucky has seen the total fly "over" in eight of its last ten after allowing 60 points or less in its previous outing. This number is low, play the "over."

8* play