UAB Blazers (23-11) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (24-10)
UAB Blazers vs. San Diego State Aztecs 3/22/24 – The excitement of March Madness continues as the UAB Blazers square off against the San Diego State Aztecs this Friday, promising a thrilling encounter in the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. Both teams have had impressive seasons, with the Blazers boasting a 23-11 record and the Aztecs not far behind at 24-10. As they prepare to face each other on Friday, fans and bettors alike are eagerly looking for March Madness free analysts’ picks to guide their predictions and wagers for this much-anticipated game.
The UAB Blazers have proven exceptionally resilient as well as skillful throughout the season. With 77.8 points being their average in the games, we see their offensive might backed up with a 45.1% field goal percentage. The team succeeds in rebounding and they average 38.1 rebounds per game which is due to their huge advantage in the glass area. Defense is not their only conquering effort, as they collect 6.7 steals and 4.6 blocks each game to show how skillful they are at upsetting opponents’ gameplay.
On the other hand, the San Diego State Aztecs bring a cache of skills they possess to the court. The Aztecs’ averaging 74.6 ppg offenses, though a bit conservative compared to the Blazers’, is still efficient. The field goal percentage of the Aztecs is 44%. Their great defensive game is based on average of 7.3 steals and 4 blocks per game and they definitely can stop UAB’s offensive attack effectively. The Aztecs tied the Blazers in the rebounding game, each team getting 38.1 boards a game. That means the game will be very physical and tough around the rim.
UAB Blazers vs. San Diego State Aztecs 3/22/24 Game Info
| When: | Friday, March 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Yaxel Lendeborg (Forward) vs. Jaedon LeDee (Forward)
Yaxel Lendeborg has been the spine behind the UAB Blazers in the past season. In 34 games, Lendeborg averages 30.2 minutes on court, which is a major contribution of 13.9 points that she scores and 10.7 rebounds. He does pretty well defensively, blocking the ball 2.1 times per game on average. Although he has many other strong points he could still work on, for instance his 33% three-point shooting for most important games, which could be a reason for future improvement.
Jaedon LeDee, the Aztecs’ top scoring forward, has been an important factor with an average of 21.1 points and 8.4 boards over 33 games. His shooting percentage is impressive, boasting 55.7% from field goal and 41% from out of the range. While LeDee’s offensive contributions are remarkable (2.3 turnovers per game), the room for improvement seems to lie off the top of the pressure management in ball handling.
Lendeborg and LeDee’s face-off on the court will highlight their different styles, bringing an interesting matchup. The rebounding and shot-blocking of Lendeberg will make it hard for LeDee to have his way in the paint and this could be the key to LeDee’s ineffectiveness in the game. On the flipside, LeDee’s heightened shooting range may stress The Blazers’ defensive line, providing chances to the Aztecs.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego State Aztecs -275, Total Odds: 139
The betting odds favor the San Diego State Aztecs with a -7.5 spread, reflecting their perceived strength over the Blazers. However, the close performance metrics between the teams suggest that the game might be tighter than the odds indicate.
UAB Blazers Betting Trends
The Blazers went 4-1 SU in their last 5 games, as well as 4-1 ATS, reflecting a steady performance and the tendency to cover the spread. Their road games against the spread record of 8-5 which indicates that they can perform under different conditions is the second aspect. The recent scoring trend of games to finish above the totals in 3 of the last 5 games, implies that the Broncos may be poised offensively.
San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends
The Aztecs road game against the spread performance is the worst when they are on the road and is 5-11, there are indications of potential weaknesses away from home. Like UAB, their last 5 games have seen a trend towards high scoring games, with the totals going OVER in 3 of them, which shows that games played by the Aztecs now can be very high scoring as well.
UAB Blazers vs. San Diego State Aztecs 3/22/24 Betting Picks
The experience of the UAB Blazers has shown that they are able to cover the spreads, especially in their last few games and also because of their strong resilience and defensive capabilities, they could be a great challenge to the San Diego State Aztecs Nevertheless, their successful defense which was largely led by Jaedon LeDee’s amazing performance is not a factor to be overlooked.
Don’t forget the fact that the uncertainties are one of the major characteristics of March Madness. Therefore, making every decision is a blend of prediction, trends and the inherent unpredictability of the tournament itself. And so, in this case, the Aztecs could win the game, though the Blazers’ resilience and recent form against the spread indicates that they will keep it closer compared to what most anticipate already hence, offering valuable insights for multi-expert best picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: UAB Blazers 72, San Diego State Aztecs 78.