The Florida Atlantic Owls and the San Diego State Aztecs are still alive and kicking in the NCAA tournament. But only one will move on after Saturday. Check out our preview of this Florida Atlantic vs San Diego State matchup in the 2023 March Madness. There are more college basketball previews to read here at TopBet, so feel free to look around and make bets on the NCAA tournament once you’re ready.
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Betting Preview for the Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Final Four College Basketball Game on April 1 2023
Where: NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)
When: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 6:09 PM ET
Line: Florida Atlantic Owls (+2.0) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (-2.0) – view all 2023 NCAAB lines
TV Broadcast: CBS
Betting on the Florida Atlantic Owls (+2.0)
Record: 35-3 Overall/18-2 Conference
The Owls beat the Kansas State Wildcats last Saturday to move to the Final Four. It’s been quite a ride for Florida Atlantic, which is the lowest seed among the teams left standing in the NCAA tournament. The Owls are averaging 77.4 points per game this season while allowing just 65.4 points per contest.
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games overall.
The Owls are also 4-1 against the spread in their last five games after a win.
Betting on the San Diego State Aztecs (-2.0)
Record: 31-6 Overall/15-3 Conference
San Diego still has its dancing shoes on after thwarting the dreams of the Creighton Bluejays in a 67-66 win in the Elite Eight round. The Aztecs’ defense could be the one that finally cripples the Owls’ attack. San Diego State is allowing just 63.1 points per game this season and is fourth overall with just 89.9 points allowed per 100 possessions adjusted. So far in the Big Dance, no team has posted a better effective field goal percentage than 42% against San Diego State.
The Aztecs are 6-0 against the spread in their last six games after a win.
San Diego State is 6-0-1 against the spread in its last seven Saturday games.
Writer’s Prediction
Florida Atlantic wins, 69-67.
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