The wait is over as the NCAA Tournament Final Four is set to take place on Saturday night. It is a most unexpected matchup to kick off the action, with the Florida Atlantic Owls set to take on the San Diego State Aztecs. The early Florida Atlantic-San Diego State betting line shows the Aztecs as the slight favorites, and bettors are also giving them the edge.
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Florida Atlantic-San Diego State Betting Trends
Per BetMGM:
- Spread: Florida Atlantic +2.5 (-110), San Diego State -2.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Florida Atlantic +125, San Diego State -150
- Total: 131.5
According to data analyst John Ewing, most of the Florida Atlantic-San Diego State betting attention is in the favor of the Aztecs. The report states that 56% of bets and 66% of the money is on San Diego State to cover the spread.
San Diego State was the underdogs when going up against a sharp-shooting Creighton Blue Jays team in the Elite Eight. But frustrating Creighton with swarming defense throughout the second half, San Diego State was able to notch the win after senior guard Darrion Trammel sunk the go-ahead free throw with just over a second remaining.
Still, San Diego State knows they cannot look past an Florida Atlantic team that has continued to shock the world throughout the NAA Tournament. The Owls’ last win came against a dangerous Kansas State team that many considered a legitimate threat to win the title.
San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher implored his team to appreciate the moment in the days leading up to the Final Four trip.
“It’s great. I told them there’s a lot of distractions, but a lot of great moments, embrace all of them. But when it’s time to focus, focus. That’s the same message every coach has given. It’s no different than what Coach May is telling his team. Embrace it. Enjoy it. It doesn’t happen very often. But when it’s time to lock in for practice or film session, have you to do that. I said today, this is going to feel like an All-Star practice, All-Star Weekend. But it’s not an All-Star Weekend. We’re playing a meaningful game. We’re not putting on a show. Go out there, put a smile on your face, but get yourselves ready to play a game. That’s the difference. It has that festive feel, but at the same time we’re ready to compete on the biggest stage for the biggest title there is in college athletics,” Dutcher said, per 247 Sports.
Not many saw a Final Four matchup between San Diego State and Florida Atlantic, but here we are. And based on the latest Florida Atlantic-San Diego State betting trends, most gamblers are going to be pulling for the Aztecs to reach their first championship game.
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