Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs 4/1/2023 Tips, Odds and Free Picks
Men’s Basketball Championship – Final Four
In a highly anticipated NCAA tournament Final Four matchup, the Florida Atlantic Owls are set to face off against the San Diego State Aztecs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Florida Atlantic earned its spot in the Final Four after a tough 79-76 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats in the East Region final. The Owls were led by Alijah Martin’s impressive 17-point performance and their 44-22 rebounding advantage, which helped overcome their 22 turnovers.
The Owls’ standout players this season include Johnell Davis, who averages 13.9 points per game, and Vladislav Goldin, who leads the team in rebounding with an average of 6.6 rebounds per game. Nicholas Boyd is the team’s top playmaker, leading the team in assists with an average of 2.5 assists per game. As a team, Florida Atlantic averages 78.8 points per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc. The Owls will look to continue their strong performance and advance to the championship game with a victory over the Aztecs.
- The Florida Atlantic Owls are 15-0 SU in their last 15 games played on a Saturday.
- Florida Atlantic is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing as the underdog.
- The Owls are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games played on a Saturday when playing on the road.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs 4/1/2023 Tips, Odds and Free Picks
In the NCAA tournament, the San Diego State Aztecs advanced to the Final Four after narrowly defeating the Creighton Bluejays 57-56 in the South Region final. Despite shooting just 37.9% from the field, the Aztecs were able to hold their opponents to only 40.0% shooting, including a meager 11.8% from beyond the arc, underscoring their stifling defense. Leading the way for San Diego State was Lamont Butler, who made key plays and finished as the team’s top scorer.
Matt Bradley is the Aztecs’ leading scorer this season, averaging 12.8 points per game, while Nathan Mensah averages 5.9 rebounds per game, making him the team’s top rebounder. Meanwhile, Lamont Butler leads the team in assists with an average of 3.4 per game, while Darrion Trammell averages 9.8 points per game. On average, San Diego State scores 72.1 ppg.
- The San Diego State Aztecs are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games played on a Saturday.
- The total stayed UNDER in 9 of San Diego State’s last 9 games as the favorite.
- The Aztecs are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.
9 Florida Atlantic Owls vs 5 San Diego State Aztecs. The NCAAB pick for this game is the San Diego State Aztecs. In the upcoming NCAA tournament Final Four match between the San Diego State Aztecs and the Florida Atlantic Owls, the Aztecs are heavily favored to come out on top. However, those looking to make a smart bet may want to consider the UNDER, as it has paid out in five of the Owls’ last seven games and in every one of the Aztecs’ past 12 contests. San Diego State’s defense has been a key factor in their success, holding five of their last seven opponents to 57 points or less. Given the frequent occurrence of the UNDER in both teams’ recent games, a final score in the range of 68-65 in favor of the Aztecs is a likely outcome.
NCAAB Starting Time: 6:09 PM (EDT)
Location: Amway Center
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
TV: CBS
NCAAB Odds: San Diego State Aztecs -2.5
NCAAB Totals: 131.5