UConn vs San Diego State betting odds, predictions, pick and promos
ON Thursday, March 28, at 7:39 pm ET, UConn and San Diego State will play at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
This is a No. 1 versus No. 5 seed contest, that will be shown on TBS/truTV. Find the preview for the game below, with analysis, best odds and picks.
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UConn (1) vs San Diego State (5) betting preview
Well, what do you know—we have a rematch of the 2023 national championship game, as UConn and San Diego State will play in what is essentially a home game for UConn at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Both teams head into this matchup after relatively no challenge in the Round of 32 as UConn beat Northwestern 75-58 and SDSU beat Yale 85-57.
For UConn, Tristen Newton led the way with 20 points, 10 assists, and three rebounds, while Donovan Clingan had 14 points and 14 rebounds.
They shot 53.7% from the field but just 13.6% from three-point range. Meanwhile, Northwestern shot 37.3% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range.
As for SDSU, Jaedon LeDee led the way with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Darrion Trammell had 18 points, four assists, and five rebounds.
They shot 52.7% from the field, 48.1% from three, and held Yale to 37% from the field.
UConn vs San Diego State odds
Below are the odds for this matchup, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Spread: SDSU (+11, -110); UConn (-11, -110).
- Moneyline: SDSU (+455); UConn (-625).
- Total: Over 135.5 (-112); Under 135.5 (-108)
UConn vs San Diego State analysis
UConn is a slaughterhouse of a team, but here, they will take on a tough defense in SDSU.
At the same time, UConn is actually a better defense, according to KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency. SDSU allows 93.5 points per 100 possessions, and UConn allows 93.1 points per 100 possessions.
UConn also shoots, on average, 49.8% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range. Defensively, UConn holds teams to 63.9 points per game compared to SDSU’s 67.
Opponent shooting percentage-wise, SDSU is 21st at 40.9%, and UConn is at 39.5%, which is fourth-best in the nation.
UConn vs San Diego State pick
San Diego State is a bit reliant on LeDee. He’s a fantastic player, but to match up with UConn, you need several high output players.
UConn’s defense is better than SDSU and they have several star players that can score double-digit points at any time.
Look for UConn to dismantle SDSU and win the battle of the rematch with ease.
🏀 Bet on UConn to cover the spread at -110 with DraftKings 🏀
UConn vs San Diego State game info
- Who: UConn (1) vs San Diego State (5)
- Date: Thursday, March 28
- Time: 7:39 pm ET
- Venue: TD Garden in Boston, MA
- Where to watch: TBS/truTV
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