San Diego St. Aztecs vs
Connecticut HuskiesPredictions & Preview

San Diego State to Face UConn in Highly Anticipated Sweet 16 Showdown at TD Garden

In the upcoming Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament, the fifth-seeded San Diego State Aztecs will be facing off against the number one seed UConn Huskies on Thursday at 7:39 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. San Diego State advanced to this round after defeating Yale and UAB in previous games, while UConn secured wins over Northwestern and Stetson. The Huskies are currently favored to win with a betting line of -11.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Aztecs +470 | Huskies -650
• Spread: Aztecs +11 (-110) | Huskies -11 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Connecticut will win straight-up is 87%.

San Diego St. vs Connecticut Stats

San Diego St. Aztecs

San Diego State has been on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games. However, they have struggled to cover the spread in their last ten games. The team is now in the Sweet 16, facing a tough opponent that ended their tournament run last season. In their recent game against Yale, the Aztecs dominated on both ends of the court, particularly excelling in rebounding and three-point shooting. Led by senior forward Jaedon LeDee, the team has shown strong offensive and defensive efficiency this season. San Diego State ranks 17th in the country according to KenPom, with a strong defense and solid offensive capabilities. In terms of statistics, the Aztecs have shown proficiency in field goal percentage, free throw shooting, rebounding, and defensive three-point shooting. They will face a tough test in their upcoming game, but their solid performance so far this season gives hope for a successful outcome.

Connecticut Huskies Analysis

Connecticut's men's basketball team has been on a winning streak, dominating their competition in recent games. Led by senior guard Tristen Newton, the team has shown strong offensive and defensive performance throughout the season. With a tough schedule facing NCAA Tournament qualifiers, the Huskies have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Currently ranked as the best team in the country by KenPom, Connecticut boasts impressive statistics in both offense and defense. Keep an eye on players such as Cam Spencer, Alex Karaban, and Donovan Clingan in the upcoming games. For more college basketball insights, consider checking out March Madness Expert Picks.

Defensive Battle Brewing as San Diego State Takes on UConn in Boston

Two respected defensive teams will face off in Boston on Thursday. San Diego State is known for their defensive prowess, while UConn excels on both offense and defense. The key question is whether San Diego State's offense will be able to keep up with UConn's defensive strength.

UConn has shown impressive defensive capabilities in their recent games, holding eight of their last nine opponents below their average team total. This trend is similar to their performance in last year's NCAA Tournament, where they consistently covered the spread and limited their opponents' scoring.

San Diego State relies heavily on offensive rebounds to score, as they struggle with their three-point shooting. This could be a challenge against UConn, who is strong in rebounding. Given San Diego State's shooting struggles, they may not be a favorable bet against UConn.

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