UNC-Wilmington at Kansas odds, picks and predictions

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The UNC-Wilmington Seahawks (3-0) and the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks (4-0) meet at Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UNC-Wilmington vs. Kansas odds as we make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Seahawks earned their first road win Friday, defeating the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 89-85 but missing the cover as 9-point favorites. The Over 157 hit despite UNC-Wilmington shooting just 26.3% from deep (5-for-19). G Donovan Newby shined with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.

Kansas improved to 4-0 with a 78-57 win over Oakland on Saturday but fell short of covering as 27.5-point home favorites. The Under 147 hit. Wisconsin transfer G AJ Storr led with 16 points off the bench, while preseason All-American C Hunter Dickinson added 10 points and 9 rebounds.

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UNC-Wilmington at Kansas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): UNC-Wilmington +1850 (bet $100 to win $1,850) | Kansas -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UNC-Wilmington +22.5 (-110) | Kansas -22.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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UNC-Wilmington at Kansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas 93, UNC-Wilmington 69

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no way anyone should consider betting Kansas (-10000) at this price. That’s risking $100 to win a $1 — not a wise sports gambling strategy. However, when looking at the spread, things get more enticing.

Against the spread

BET KANSAS -22.5 (-110).

This is the first-ever matchup between Kansas and UNC Wilmington. The Seahawks’ impressive scoring numbers are misleading, as 144 of their points came against a Division II team. Their last 2 wins were by an average of just 6 points, including a narrow victory over South Carolina Upstate, one of the worst defensive teams in the country.

Kansas has handled lesser opponents with ease, winning by an average of 25.5 points. Without a way to contain Dickinson, the Seahawks are in for a rough outing at Allen Fieldhouse.

Over/Under

BET OVER 155.5 (-115).

This matchup offers a test for UNC-Wilmington, whose high-scoring offense has yet to face a challenge like Kansas. The Seahawks scored 89 points against a weak defense but haven’t competed against a power program this season. Both of their games so far have gone over the total.

UNC-Wilmington ranks 142nd in tempo and adjusted offense per KenPom, with an impressive 16th spot in possessions per game (80.5). Kansas, ranked 78th in tempo and 9th in adjusted offense, averages 73.6 possessions per game. Facing a soft Seahawks defense, the Jayhawks should find plenty of scoring opportunities.

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