Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs 4/1/23 – On Saturday afternoon, NRG Stadium will be the site of a thrilling college basketball battle between San Diego State Aztecs 31-6 and Florida Atlantic Owls 35-3. Even though these teams aren’t household names, don’t underestimate them – College Basketball betting odds will be updated as these teams clash and you can place your bets on your top choices.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs
Date & Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 6:09 PM ET
Location: NRG Stadium
TV: CBS
Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs 4/1/23 Betting Odds
Florida Atlantic
Moneyline: +113
Spread: +2 (-110)
Total: 132 over (-109)
San Diego State
Moneyline: -133
Spread: -2 (-110)
Total: 132 under (-111)
Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs Analysis
Florida Atlantic Owls comes into this matchup with an overall record of 35-3, including a win-loss record of 35-3. They are turning the ball over 11.8 times per contest and as a team they commit 15.7 fouls per game. Florida Atlantic is collecting 39.1 boards per game and totaling 556 dimes this season – ranking 21st nationally for passing efficiency. Additionally, they’re shooting 36.5% from 3-point range and 71.8% from the free throw line. On average, they’re scoring 78.0 points per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Defensively, they force opponents into 12.4 turnovers per contest while drawing 16.7 personal fouls per game. They are giving up 31.8% from 3-point range and rank 45th in college basketball for opponents’ PPG (Points Gained). As a team, the Owls give up an FG percentage of 40.2% and average 32.9 boards per contest as a unit; currently ranking 9th among D-1 schools when it comes to giving up assists with 313 this season.
San Diego State Aztecs has an overall record of 31-6 this season. Their offense is connecting on 44.1% from the floor, ranking them 210th nationally. Overall, San Diego State has scored 2,644 points this year and averages 36.4 boards per game. Their rate of helping teammates is 13.2 times per game, while they turn it over 11.7 times. On defense, the Aztecs commit 16.1 fouls per contest and shoot 72.5% from the free throw line. On that side of the court, they rank 25th in Division 1 in PPG with 62.9. They force 13.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 40.8% from the floor, with San Diego State’s defense allowing 27.9% on shots from distance and 74.5 percent for free throw attempts. They surrender 10.6 assists per game as well as 31.9 total rebounds per contest – ranking them 31st and 55th nationally, respectively.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs Against the Spread
The Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. The Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games. Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.
Under is 8-0 in Aztecs last 8 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-0 in Aztecs last 4 Saturday games. Under is 4-0 in Aztecs last 4 NCAA Tournament games. Aztecs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win. Aztecs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Florida Atlantic Owls vs San Diego State Aztecs Free Pick
This matchup promises to be an intriguing battle of two teams with very different styles of basketball. San Diego State excels at slowing down opponents and blocking transition opportunities at an impressive top-five rate in the country, while FAU prefers an uptempo approach. Even though they prefer an aggressive style of play, FAU is capable of defeating opponents in the halfcourt due to their balanced offense that surrounds big man Vladislav Goldin with four shooters at all times for tough coverage. This has proven successful throughout multiple rounds of the NCAA Tournament due to their balance on offense as well. NCAAB betting analysts are in favor of the Owls to win this exciting game.
Free Pick: Florida Atlantic Owls +2 (-110)
