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San Diego State vs. UConn
The San Diego State Aztecs and the UConn Huskies will play against each other at NRG Stadium in the National Championship game of the NCAA Tournament (9:20 p.m. ET, CBS). Almost no one at all thought at the beginning of the season that the Aztecs would be playing in the national championship game. San Diego State has had a miraculous run in the tournament and are looking to finish their run in this game. The Aztecs got here off of a crazy game-winning shot by Lamont Butler to bring down the FAU Owls 72-71 and put an end to their Cinderella story. Meanwhile, the Huskies have just dominated any team that has come in their way in this tournament. They are great team that can match the Aztecs defense. Coach Dan Hurley will have his men ready to go in this game. UConn got the national championship game by cruising through the Miami Hurricanes in the Final Four 72-59.
San Diego State Basketball
Since winning the Mountain West Conference Tournament the Aztecs have been one of the best teams in college basketball and it has showed now that they are playing in the championship game. On selection Sunday the Aztecs secured the fifth seed in the NCAA Tournament. When selected the fifth seed a lot of people picked the twelfth seed Charleston Cougars to upset them in the first round. The Aztecs proved the doubters wrong and knocked off the Cougars 63-57. Next, they cruised through the Furman Paladins 75-52. In the Sweet 16 no one gave them a shot against the number one team in the country in the Alabama Crimson Tide, but somehow, they survived and advanced winning 71-64. Finally, in the Elite 8 and Final Four they did the same thing and survived winning both of thoise games by one point defeating the Creighton Bluejays 57-56 and FAU 72-71. They have survived all throughout this tournament when everyone has doubted them look to see if they can do it one more time.
The Aztecs have gotten production from a lot of their players this season. Senior guard Matt Bradley has been leading San Diego State this year, as he leads the team in points. Bradley is averaging 12.7 points a game this season. Senior guard Darrion Trammell is averaging 9.7 points a game this season. Do not forget about Lamont Butler, who is averaging 8.7 points and 3.3 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season. Look to see who will step up for the Aztecs because they will need someone too against this red-hot UConn team. Plus, look to see if San Diego State can find success against a great defensive team in the Huskies.
In their win against FAU in the Final Four, the Aztecs were able to make a second half comeback against the Owls. Bradley led the Aztecs as he finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Jaedon LeDee off the bench had a great game also finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds. It was Butler though who had the most important shot of the night hitting the game-winning jumper as time expired to send his team to the national championship game. In the win, the Aztecs shot 43.9% from the floor and 50.0% from the three-point line.
UConn Basketball
On selection Sunday the Huskies were selected as the fourth seed after losing to the Marquette Golden Eagles in the semifinal game of the Big East tournament. Now they are in the national championship game with one more game left till they can cut the net down. UConn has been dominant in the tournament beating every team by double-digits. They got to the national championship game by dominating the Iona Gaels 87-63 in the first round. Then defeated the Saint Mary’s Gaels winning 70-55. In the Sweet 16 they kept their momentum never letting the Arkansas Razorbacks even get close to making a game as they easily won 88-65. They did the same thing in the Elite 8 against the Gonzaga Bulldogs blowing them out 82-54. Finally, they pounced on the Miami Hurricanes from the jump beating them 72-59.
UConn has gotten a lot of production from their players this season. They are led by junior forward Adama Sanogo as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Sanogo is averaging 17.2 points and 7.6 rebounds a game this season. They are also led by sophomore guard Jordan Hawkins, who is averaging 16.2 points a game this season. Senior guard Tristen Newton is having a great season averaging 9.8 points and 4.7 assists a game this season
In their win against Miami in the Final Four, Sanogo had a monster game finishing with a double-double scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Hawkins also had a great game with 13 points as he shot 3-7 from the three-point line. Newton did his thing finishing with 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Huskies were able to capitalize on Miami’s rough shooting night, but also they forced the Hurricanes to take some bad shots on some possessions. In the win, UConn shot 49.1% from the floor and 34.6% from the three-point line.
San Diego State vs. UConn Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: UConn Huskies -7.0 (-110)
- Over/Under: 132.0 (-110)
- Moneyline: San Diego State (+280), UConn Huskies (-360)
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San Diego State vs. UConn Betting Trends
– San Diego State is 4-1 ATS in the tournament this season.
– UConn is 5-0 ATS in the tournament this season.
– San Diego State is 19-16-2 ATS on the season.
– UConn is 26-11-1 ATS on the season.
– The Aztecs are 3-2 ATS as an underdog this season.
– The Huskies are 24-11-1 ATS as a favorite this season.
San Diego State vs. UConn Prediction and Prop Pick
I love this prop. This is my favorite prop that is out there right now. You have to take Jordan Hawkins over 2.5 3pt field goals. Hawkins is shooter and is never afraid to rip it from deep.In all five of the tournament games he has always made 3+ 3pt field goals. Yes, I know the Aztecs have a great defense and force teams to take bad shots. Hawkins takes anywhere between 7-10 three-pointers a game. That is a lot of chances for him to make at least three of those.
San Diego State vs. UConn Prop Pick: Jordan Hawkins over 2.5 3pt Field Goals (-111).
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