I like the dog here with Kentucky as I expect Kellen Grady and Sahvir Wheeler to step up offensively if TyTy Washington Jr. isn’t able to go on Saturday. But have you seen them defensively? They’re going to be a problem for Kansas, with their length and athleticism.

They will match up all over the floor and the Wildcat interior defense is absolutely solid with Oscar Tshiebwe in the front court, and they’re holding opponents to 26% shooting from 3-pointer on the road.

Tshiebwe is also guzzling rebounds like treats with an average of 15.2 boards per game.

The Wildcats will keep this game competitive and it will be tight right to the finish. Give me the +5.5 pts with Kentucky here.