San Diego State Aztecs vs UConn Huskies 4/3/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Tips
Men’s Basketball Championship – National Championship
On Monday night at NRG Stadium in Houston, the NCAA Championship will feature a matchup between the San Diego State Aztecs and the Connecticut Huskies. The Aztecs, seeded 5th from the South Region, secured their spot in the final with a narrow 72-71 win over Florida Atlantic in the Final Four. Despite being favored by 2 points, they failed to cover the spread. Meanwhile, the Huskies, seeded 4th from the West Region, had an easier path to the championship game, covering the 5.5-point spread with a 72-59 victory over Miami in the Final Four. This game will mark the first meeting of the two teams this season. CBS will broadcast the game, which is scheduled to tip off at 9:20 ET.
San Diego State’s journey to the championship was filled with suspense, as they had to overcome a 14-point deficit in the second half of their semifinal matchup against Florida Atlantic. The Aztecs never gave up and eventually chipped away at the lead. With just nine seconds left on the clock and down by one point, Coach Dutcher made the decision not to take a timeout. Lamont Butler then dribbled up the court and hit a game-winning jump shot from the right wing as time expired, securing the Aztecs’ place in the championship game. In the Final Four victory, Matt Bradley led the way for San Diego State with 21 points.
- The San Diego State Aztecs are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games played on a Monday.
- The total stayed UNDER in 8 of San Diego State’s last 8 games as the underdog.
- The Aztecs are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 road games played on a Monday.
San Diego State Aztecs vs UConn Huskies 4/3/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Tips
The UConn Huskies have been nothing short of spectacular in the NCAA Tournament, winning each of their games by a margin of at least 13 points. Even in their closest game, a Final Four matchup against Miami, the Huskies looked in complete control. Their lead reached as high as 20 points, and they never trailed in the game. The team’s key players were at their best, with Adama Sanogo delivering a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Hawkins contributed 13 points and three three-pointers in the win.
Sanogo has been the backbone of UConn’s success this season, leading the team in both scoring and rebounding with averages of 17.2 PPG and 7.6 RPG, respectively. Both Sanogo and Hawkins were named First-Team All-Big East performers, with Sanogo showing his dominance in the tournament by scoring in double figures in every game and recording a double-double in points and rebounds in three of their five games. Hawkins has been a reliable scorer for the team, knocking down 107 threes on the season, which is 50 more than the highest total on San Diego State’s roster. He averaged 16.2 PPG this season.
In addition to Sanogo and Hawkins, the Huskies have other capable scorers such as Tristen Newton, who leads the team in assists with 4.7 APG and adds 9.8 PPG. Andre Jackson Jr., an explosive wing, contributes to the team’s success in rebounding and passing and is known for his acrobatic dunks. The team’s rotation is rounded out by two freshman big men, with Alex Karaban being a skilled outside shooter at 6’8″ and Donovon Clingan being a formidable rim protector at 7’2″, with the ability to finish strong inside.
- The total stayed UNDER in 9 of Connecticut’s last 11 games played on a Monday.
- The Huskies are 14-1 SU in their last 15 games when playing as the favourite.
- Connecticut is 11-3 SU in their last 14 games played on a Monday when playing at home.
5 San Diego State Aztecs vs 4 UConn Huskies. The NCAAB pick for this game is the UConn Huskies. UConn’s dominance in the NCAA Tournament has been nothing short of remarkable, as they have blown out each of their opponents by at least 13 points. Even in their closest game against Miami in the Final Four, the Huskies never looked in danger, leading by as much as 20 points and never trailing. Adama Sanogo and Jordan Hawkins, both of whom were First-Team All-Big East performers, were instrumental in leading the team to victory, with Sanogo tallying 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Hawkins contributing 13 points and three three-pointers. Sanogo has been a dominant force throughout the tournament, leading UConn in scoring and rebounding with an average of 17.2 PPG and 7.6 RPG, respectively. The 6’9″, 245-pound big man poses a physical challenge for San Diego State’s frontcourt that they may not be able to handle.
Additionally, Hawkins is a skilled shooter who has made 107 threes this season, compared to San Diego State’s highest total of 57. UConn’s high-powered offense, which is ranked third in the nation, boasts a deep and talented roster that will be difficult for San Diego State to contain. While the Aztecs have had an impressive tournament run, UConn’s stacked lineup and dominant play make them the clear favorites in this championship game.
The game has the makings of a lopsided affair, similar to the college football National Championship where Georgia convincingly defeated TCU. In the championship game, UConn is expected to win convincingly and cover the spread, with San Diego State fortunate to have made it to this point. Prediction: UConn will win the championship with a score of 74-65.
NCAAB Starting Time: 8:20 PM (EDT)
Location: MVP Arena in Albany, NY
Date: Monday, April 3, 2023
TV: CBS
NCAAB Odds: UConn Huskies -7.5
NCAAB Totals: 137.5
