San Diego State Aztecs vs Alabama Crimson Tide 3/24/23 – On Friday night, the Sweet 16 continues as top-seeded Alabama takes on fifth-seeded San Diego State in Louisville, Kentucky. Alabama has made a strong start to the tournament with wins over Texas A&M CC and Maryland while San Diego State comes into this round after defeating College of Charleston and Furman. Alabama opens as a huge favorite by the college basketball betting odds.
San Diego State Aztecs vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Date & Time: Friday, March 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
Location: KFC Yum! Center
TV: TBS
San Diego State Aztecs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds
San Diego State
Moneyline: +300
Spread: +7.5 (-110)
Total: 137 over (-110)
Alabama
Moneyline: -370
Spread: -7.5 (-110)
Total: 137 under (-110)
San Diego State Aztecs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Analysis
The fifth-seeded San Diego State Aztecs enter the Sweet 16 with the advantage of not having to play a team seeded in the top ten of South Region yet. In their opening round win against 12th seed Charleston, then 13th-seeded Furman fresh off an upset victory against fourth-seeded Virginia, Micah Parrish led all scorers with 16 points as San Diego State cruised to 75-52 victory. Darrion Trammell added 13 points while Lamont Butler contributed 12 while Matt Bradley contributed 10 points as part of an all-around attack for San Diego State which earned them their first trip back into the Sweet 16 since 2004. The Aztecs enter the Sweet 16 with nine wins in 10 games and 11 in 13 overall. They are averaging 69 points per game so far in this tournament while shooting 46.5% from the field and 27.5% from long range. On defense, San Diego State has held opponents to just 54.5 points per game while holding them to shooting just 32% from the floor and 22% from long range against them. Furthermore, San Diego State boasts a +16 rebounding margin in this tournament but a -5 turnover margin through two games played so far.
The Alabama Crimson Tide have made a dramatic comeback in the SEC Tournament and now look like an undefeated #1 overall seed going into the Sweet 16. They easily defeated Texas A&M CC in round one, followed by Maryland with ease as they outscored them 17 points in the second half for their second Sweet 16 appearance in three seasons. Jahvon Quinerly led all scorers with 22 points including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc; leading scorer Brandon Miller rebounded from an intense opening round game by tallying 19 points and seven rebounds; Charles Bediako added 10 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds for Alabama’s victory. Alabama is 9-1 in their last ten games and 31-5 overall, as they enter the Sweet 16 for the ninth time in school history. In this tournament, Alabama is averaging 84.5 points per game while shooting 43.5% from the floor; they’re making 37.5% of their 3pt shots as well. On defense, Alabama is holding opponents to 63 points per game and 35% shooting from beyond the arc; they hold opponents to 24% shooting from beyond the arc as well. On the glass, Alabama boasts a +16 rebounding margin through two games while also averaging 15 offensive rebounds per game through two matches so far.
San Diego State Aztecs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Against the Spread
Under is 6-0 in Aztecs last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-0 in Aztecs last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Aztecs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Aztecs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Aztecs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 7-1-1 in Crimson Tide last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 5-1 in Crimson Tide last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Crimson Tide last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 8-2 in Crimson Tide last 10 games following an ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 games following a straight up win.
San Diego State Aztecs vs Alabama Crimson Tide Free Pick
San Diego State is facing their toughest test yet, and Alabama appears to be too talented and experienced for them to overcome. Without the threat of Bradley, San Diego State cannot score well against such a formidable defense. For much of this season, Alabama has been unstoppable – often winning games by double digits. NCAAB betting experts predict an easy victory for Alabama over San Diego State to advance to Sunday’s South Region Final.
Free Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -7.5 (-110)
