Forget the suspensions. The affected Kansas players are insignificant. What matters is that a crafty coach (Tennessee’s Rick Barnes) has been handed a pile of points in a likely low-scoring matchup. (Both sides are trending Under.) The Volunteers are masters at protecting the rim, which will partly negate the Jayhawks’ inside game. Tennessee limits 3-point baskets, gets to the foul line often and makes a high rate of free throws. Vols cover.

It worries me that Kansas lost a top player due to the brawl against Kansas State, but the Jayhawks are still better than Tennessee. And the Jayhawks are very tough at home. I expect they're going to be angry about the suspensions. I'm taking Kansas.