Yale Bulldogs (25-10) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (23-9)
Yale Bulldogs vs. San Diego State Aztecs 3/24/24 – As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament progresses, an intriguing matchup is set to unfold on Sunday, featuring the Yale Bulldogs facing off against the San Diego State Aztecs. The Bulldogs, standing at an impressive 25-10 record, are set to challenge the Aztecs, who have notched a 23-9 record this season. This game draws significant attention from fans and handicappers alike, eager to place their premium picks on what promises to be a captivating encounter.
The Yale team carried with them a solid season, showcasing their offense with multiple variations in which they had an average of 75.2 points per game and success of 47% in the field. Through receiving the offense , the Bulldogs stand well on the arc and gain possession of the ball, a mean 37 rebounds per game. In their consistent, structured approach, their relatively low turnover probability exemplifies their strength and make them a dreadful opponent for any squad.
On the contrary, San Diego State Aztecs have shown solid defensive developments throughout this year’s campaign. The Aztecs through their defensive plays are second to none in the turnover and crisp in finishing plays leading to capitalization on offense at 74.6 points per game. This only shows their relentless pursuit strategy. With accuracy of 44% from the field (including a significant progress from the charity line), the offensive dimension of this club can be referred to as a threat in a close game.
Yale Bulldogs vs. San Diego State Aztecs 3/24/24 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 9:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| TV: | TBS |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Danny Wolf (Forward) vs. Jaedon LeDee (Forward)
Danny Wolf has already shown his impact on the chances for Bulldogs by averaging scores of 14.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. He is a utility player with supreme field goal shooting of 48.6%. The versatility and efficiency of the player in the offence and defense plays are induced by the stats of the player.
On the other side, Jaedon LeDee is considered a true Aztecs hero, putting on a composed 21.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He plays the game at a brilliantly high level, it is proven by 55.7 FG% stats and that he can hit from beyond the arc – as he is 41% from there. With such numbers, he is always hard for opponents to defend.
Another key element of the game is the collision between Wolf and LeDee. It will be one of the main game sequences. Each of the players has a characteristic set of skills which not only supplement the team style of play and make tough for the rival team opponent but also confront problems for the opponents. The head-to-head confrontation of these sides will be determinative in providing us a decisive winner.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego State Aztecs -242, Total Odds: 128.5
The betting odds favor San Diego State as the spread sits at -5.5, with the total for the game at 128.5. This reflects the expectations of a closely contested game, with the Aztecs having a slight edge according to the bookmakers.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Trends
Yale has gained strength and speed as they demonstrated it through their games wherein 4 of their last five games they covered the spread. The fact that they frequently beat the oddsmakers and especially in out of town games mixed with their inclination to play more games than the number of points on the total line gives them value for bettors who are looking for decent prices.
San Diego State Aztecs Betting Trends
The Aztecs’ defense streak has been losing lately as they have managed to cover only one of the last five of their games. Nevertheless, they tend to have lots of goals on average, with a positive possibility for over-under, hence such events can affect betting strategies.
Yale Bulldogs vs. San Diego State Aztecs 3/24/24 Betting Picks
When the match’s odds are carefully analyzed, the betting trends, and my assessment as well, this game seems to be a lot tighter than the odds suggest. The fact that Yale scores efficently and keeps the game competitiv, hence San Diego State with its defensive fierceness to win, sets the stage for a tightly played game.
Yale have managed to keep an unbeaten record in the spreads and their offensive energy suggests their probability of covering spread of +5.5. Nevertheless, it could be that the Rams will prevail, provided that they can ground/do something about LeDee and find out any weaknesses shown by the Aztecs.
The Free expert March Madness analysis suggests the need to watch closely the betting trends of the teams and the individual performance of key players. Here a slight inclination towards Yale covering the +5.5 spread and the total points to go over is recommended with courts and discipline both the teams have been displaying but also considering the current trends.
Free Pick and Prediction: Yale Bulldogs 68, San Diego State Aztecs 65.