March Madness 2025: Arkansas vs Kansas Same Game Parlay Picks March 20

The stakes aren’t quite as high in this March Madness showdown between John Calipari and Bill Self as when the high-profile coaches matched wits in the 2012 national championship game.

Calipari’s Arkansas team and Self’s Kansas squad both had underwhelming regular seasons. A few wins over the next couple of weeks can change the narrative.

The NCAA basketball odds list Kansas as the 4½-point favorite with -205 odds to win outright. The Jayhawks haven’t lost in the first round of the March Madness bracket since 2005 while Arkansas doesn’t have the same track record when it comes to the March Madness odds.

Arkansas vs Kansas free March Madness Parlay Picks Today (3/20)

• Arkansas +4½ ATS

You don’t come through the brutal SEC schedule without knowing how to stick around in games. Injuries have played a role in Arkansas finishing under .500 in the SEC and against ranked opponents. Keep that in mind when looking at the bets on March Madness.

Arkansas is expected to have freshman guard Boogie Fland back. He hasn’t played since Jan. 18 so keep that in mind when looking at the NCAAB expert picks.

Joe Lunardi on John Calipari “rushing” Boogie Fland back into action for the NCAA Tournament:

“I think the mix up is going to cost the Hogs”

(🎥 via ESPN, h/t @nickluttie) pic.twitter.com/1O5jAu36cJ

— The Chuck & Bo Show (@chuckandboshow) March 19, 2025

I like Kansas to win but when making the best March Madness picks, realize that this is not the first rodeo for Calipari so why not roll with the Razorbacks to cover as the underdog?

Bet Arkansas +4.5 ATS

• Over/Under Pick

Will this be the Arkansas team that scored 53 points against a mediocre South Carolina team or put up at least 90 points in back-to-back games earlier this month?

Kansas has had defensive issues at times this season. However, the Jayhawks allowed an average of 73 points in a challenging three-game stretch versus Texas Tech, Houston and Arizona. It won’t be a surprise to see the Jayhawks make life difficult for the underdog Razorbacks.

Take the Arkansas vs Kansas game to land over 146 points as one of the March Madness predictions in this anticipated showdown.

Bet Arkansas vs Kansas game over 146

• Player Prop Pick

K.J. Adams matched his season low with one made field goal in the last game for the Jayhaws. He has shown the ability to bounce back and he has delivered in key March Madness games before.

Asked #kubball senior KJ Adams if he thinks about the emotions of the next game possibly being his last

“Stuff like that really sticks with you when you’re a senior”

He’s been on a tear in KU’s final stretch of games, going for double digits in 5 of the last 6 pic.twitter.com/nXFVMHrBzW

— Caroline Soro (@caroline_soro) March 14, 2025

I don’t love the options for some of the star players in this game but taking a role player like Adams with -117 odds to have at least 10 points could be an Arkansas vs Kansas best bet to consider.

Bet K.J. Adams to have 10+ (-117)

• Game Prop Pick

Since I like this NCAA basketball game to go over 146 points, there should be other scoring bets to consider. Rolling with the -205 odds for both teams to have at least 65 points in a game is a prop bet to consider.

Bet That Arkansas and Kansas both have 65+ Points (-205)

Arkansas vs Kansas How to Watch

• Game: Arkansas (20-13) vs Kansas (21-12)
• Date/Time: Thursday, March 20, 7:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI
• Arkansas vs Kansas Live Stream: Fubo.tv

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