Kansas State vs. Kentucky

Kansas State might not be thought of as a basketball powerhouse, but this tourney appearance is the school-record fifth in a row for K-State and ties Florida for the ninth longest active streak in the nation. So it's Kansas State versus Kentucky. Who controls the tempo?  Kansas State is very much into controlling the tempo, a slow down, defensive style that is second in the Big 12 in points allowed and field goal shooting defense, allowing 41%. The Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in non-conference games and 4-1 ATS against the SEC. They face a very young Kentucky squad that underachieved after being No. 1 in some preseason polls (and for Vegas future bets). This team is 8-8 straight up away from home (3-3 on neutral sites). Kentucky is sixth in the SEC in field goal shooting defense and 11th in three point shooting. K-State has the physical, defensive frontcourt to hang in here, so grab the dog to win the game. Play Kansas State on the moneyline.