Arkansas vs Kansas Odds, Props & Picks: First Round March Madness Clash (March 20)
The #10 Arkansas Razorbacks face the #7 Kansas Jayhawks in a compelling First Round March Madness matchup at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI.
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Key Stats & Odds:
- Kansas is favored by 5 points (-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 Overview:
- Currently 20-13 (14-18-1 ATS)
- Lost leading scorers Boogie Fland (15.1 PPG) and Adou Thiero (15.6 PPG) to injuries
- Ranked 18th nationally in defensive efficiency
- 7th in blocks and strong in steals
- Gone 4-2 since Thiero's injury, 9-6 since Fland's absence
- Fland may return as bench player
Kansas Analysis:
- Record: 21-12 (15-18-0 ATS)
- Dropped from preseason #1 to 7th seed
- Played 12th toughest schedule nationally
- Superior defensive efficiency
- Strong rebounding team with low foul rate
- Hunter Dickinson leads balanced offense
Best Betting Picks:
- Kansas ML (-220)
- Better Quad 2 record (7-1 vs Arkansas' 4-3)
- Superior defensive metrics
- More consistent offense
- Under 145.5 (-110)
- Both teams rank top-20 in defensive efficiency
- Offenses rank 48th and 73rd respectively
- Strong defensive matchup expected
- Trevon Brazile Over 1.5 Three-Pointers (+120)
- Shooting 55% from three in last 4 games
- Increased volume since Thiero injury
- Season average: 41.2% from deep
This defensive battle features two historically strong programs, with Kansas' consistency and defensive prowess likely to prevail over an injury-depleted Arkansas squad.