UConn vs. San Diego St. Total Prediction
The total for Monday night’s NCAA Tournament Championship Game between UConn and San Diego State moved from 131.5 up to 132.5. Is it wise to follow the line movement and take the over?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
711 San Diego State Aztecs (+7.5) vs. 712 UConn Huskies (-7.5); o/u 132.5
9:20 p.m. ET, Monday, April 3, 2023
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
San Diego State vs. UConn Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing UConn when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
San Diego State Aztecs Notes
Matt Bradley finished with 21 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Saturday’s 72-71 win over Florida Atlantic. Bradley averaged just 6.0 ppg over SDSU’s previous three tournament games, including a 1-for-8 shooting effort in the Elite Eight against Creighton. As the team’s leading scorer in the regular season (12.7 ppg), Bradley bounced back in a huge way here, as he was the only Aztecs starter in double figures. He’ll need a repeat effort in Monday’s National Championship game against UConn if San Diego State hopes to bring back a title.
UConn Huskies Notes
Jordan Hawkins posted 13 points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one block in 25 minutes during Saturday’s 72-59 victory over Miami (FL). Despite dealing with an illness the week leading up to the Final Four, Hawkins managed to start, though he did see a few less minutes than his season-long and NCAA Tournament averages. Through five NCAA Tournament games, the sophomore guard is averaging 16.4 ppg, as well as shooting 50 percent from distance. While UConn does seem unstoppable, the Huskies will now face arguably their toughest defensive matchup of the tourney when they play SDSU on Monday for a National Title.
San Diego State vs. UConn CBB Betting Trends
Aztecs are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall
Aztecs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games
Huskies are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall
Huskies are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 NCAA Tournament games
San Diego State vs. UConn CBB Prediction:
The under has cashed in four of the Aztecs’ last five NCAA Tournament games, is 17-5 in their last 22 games overall and is 27-9 in their last 36 games played on a neutral court. The under is also 7-2 in the Huskies’ last nine games overall, is 6-2 in their last eight neutral site games and is 7-1 in their last eight games coming off a win.
NCAA TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION: SAN DIEGO STATE/UCONN UNDER 132.5
