A first-round collision in the 2023 NCAA Tournament features the No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs playing the No. 12 Charleston Cougars on Thursday afternoon. The Cougars ended the regular season red-hot, winning 10 straight games. Likewise, the Aztecs are playing well as of late. They won four games in a row rolling into this affair.
Tipoff from Amway Center in Orlando is set for 3:10 p.m. ET. The Aztecs are 5-point favorites in the latest Charleston vs. San Diego State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 142.5. Before making any San Diego State vs. Charleston picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters the 2023 NCAA Tournament 79-53 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning nearly $1,300 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on SDSU vs. Charleston and revealed its coveted picks and predictions for the NCAA Tournament 2023. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Charleston vs. SDSU:
- Charleston vs. San Diego State: Aztecs -5
- Charleston vs. San Diego State over/under: 142.5 points
- Charleston vs. San Diego State money line: Aztecs -225, Cougars +185
- COFC: Cougars are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall
- SDSU: Aztecs are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record
- Charleston vs. San Diego State picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why San Diego State can cover
Senior guard Matt Bradley is an athletic and smooth scoring option on the floor. Bradley has the quickness and ball handles to attack the lane and score from the perimeter. The California native averages a team-high 12.9 points with 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. In his last outing against Utah State, he totaled 16 points and two boards.
Senior guard Darrion Trammell has been a solid playmaker with the ability to create his own offense. Trammell uses his speed and instincts to play well on both ends of the court. He logs 9.5 points, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest. On Feb. 25, Trammell finished with 18 points, three assists and two steals.
Why Charleston can cover
Senior guard Dalton Bolon owns a smooth and reliable jumper. Bolon finds a way to break down the defense and get efficient looks at the basket. The Ohio native leads the team in scoring (12.3) with 4.2 rebounds per game. On March 5 against Stony Brook, he finished with 12 points and eight boards.
Sophomore forward Ante Brzovic uses his length and athleticism to be an asset in the low post. Brzovic has a soft touch around the rim and is able to get scores from both downtown and the mid-range area. The Croatia native logs 11.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest. He’s scored at least 15 points in three straight games. In the March 7 game against UNC Wilmington, Brzovic racked up 16 points and eight rebounds.
How to make Charleston vs. San Diego State picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 140 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model’s picks at SportsLine.
So who wins San Diego State vs. Charleston? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
