Kentucky vs. Kansas State, 3/19/23 March Madness Betting Prediction & Odds

Kentucky vs. Kansas State Prediction

The second round of the March Madness continues on Sunday when 6-seed Kentucky takes on 3-seed Kansas State at 2:40 p.m. ET.

Will the Wildcats cover as slight favorites or are the Wildcats the better play as an underdog?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

847 Kentucky Wildcats (-2.5) vs. 848 Kansas State Wildcats (+2.5); o/u 144.5

2:40 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 19, 2023

Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC

Kentucky vs. Kansas State Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing Kentucky when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Kentucky Wildcats Notes

Oscar Tshiebwe had eight points (4-10 FG), 25 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 61-53 win over Providence. Tshiebwe recorded the most rebounds in a single NCAA Tournament game since Phil Hubbard in 1977. Despite missing out on a double-double, his defensive impact and control of the glass were crucial in Kentucky advancing to the Second Round.

Kansas State Wildcats Notes

Markquis Nowell finished with 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, 14 assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 77-65 victory over Montana State. The senior put on a shooting performance in Friday's victory over Montana State, shooting 58 percent from the field and 50 percent from long-range. Nowell also matched a season-high 14 assists which makes this his eighth double-double this season. The guard will look to continue his solid play Sunday against Kentucky.

Kentucky vs. Kansas State CBB Betting Trends

Under is 14-5 in Wildcats last 19 NCAA Tournament games

Over is 16-7 in Wildcats last 23 overall

Under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600

Under is 10-4 in Wildcats last 14 Sunday games

Kentucky vs. Kansas State CBB Prediction:

The Wildcats are just 12-25 against the spread in their last 37 games following an ATS win, have dropped 13 of their last 16 games at the betting window when playing at a neutral site and are winless against the number in their last four games when playing on Sunday. On the other side, the Wildcats are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games overall, are 12-5 against the number in their last 17 games coming off a win and are 15-5 at the betting window in their last 20 games versus a team with a winning record.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: KANSAS STATE WILDCATS +2.5