Certainly, the defending national champion Connecticut Huskies are in top form. UConn is dominating on the hardwood and at the betting window. UConn will bring considerable momentum to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Last year, UConn and San Diego State met in the national championship game, with Connecticut winning dominantly. In the opening weekend of March Madness, UConn dispatched the Stetson Hatters and Northwestern Wildcats with ease. Thus, UConn will be a strong College Basketball lines favorite on Thursday night.
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round – Boston Regional
| Date and Time: | Thursday, March 28, 2024 |
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| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| 2024 National Championship SBG Odds: | Click Here |
Boston Regional – First Round Schedule
San Diego State vs Connecticut, 7:39 p.m. ET Betting Information
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| San Diego State | +11 -110 | 136 -110 | +455 | |
| Connecticut | -11 -110 | 136 -110 | -610 | |
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Illinois vs Iowa State, 10:09 p.m. ET Betting Information
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | +2 -110 | 146 -110 | +110 | |
| Iowa State | -2 -110 | 146 -110 | -130 | |
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San Diego State vs. Connecticut
Overall, the San Diego State Aztecs are 22-9 straight up, 12-16-1 against the spread, and 15-14 over/under the sportsbook total. San Diego State has national metrics of 154th for scoring offense, 196th for field goal percentage, 301st for 3-point field goal percentage, 103rd for free throw percentage, and 96th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, San Diego State is 36th for scoring defense, 25th for field goal percentage permitted, 22nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 94th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, San Diego State has covered two of its previous eight March Madness lines games. San Diego State has gone over the total in four of its last six outings. First among San Diego State scorers is F Jaedon LeDee, with 21.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
Overall, the Connecticut Huskies are 28-3 straight up, 20-11 against the spread, and 15-15-1 over/under the NCAA Tournament odds total. Connecticut has national metrics of 30th for scoring offense, 15th for field goal percentage, 44th for 3-point field goal percentage, 96th for free throw percentage, and 48th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, UConn is 13th for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 66th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 2nd for defensive rebounding.
Late on, UConn has covered 11 of its previous 13 games. UConn has gone under the total in six of its last seven outings. First among UConn scorers is G Tristen Newton, with 15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.
Illinois vs. Iowa State
Overall, the Iowa State Cyclones are 24-7 straight up, 19-10-2 against the spread, and 15-16 over/under the total. Iowa State has national metrics of 118th for scoring offense, 85th for field goal percentage, 140th for 3-point field goal percentage, 293rd for free throw percentage, and 239th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Iowa State is 5th for scoring defense, 24th for field goal percentage permitted, 99th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 61st for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Iowa State has covered seven of its previous nine games. Iowa State has gone under the total in eight of its last ten outings. First among Iowa State scorers is G Keshon Gilbert, with 13.7 points per game. G Tamin Lipsey adds 12.5 points per game. And then F Milan Momcilovic adds 11.2 points per game.
Overall, the Illinois Fighting Illini are 23-8 straight up, 17-12-2 against the spread, and 21-10 over/under the total. Illinois has national metrics of 12th for scoring offense, 54th for field goal percentage, 123rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 84th for free throw percentage, and 6th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Illinois is 214th for scoring defense, 126th for field goal percentage permitted, 259th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 67th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Illinois has covered five of its previous six games. Illinois has gone over the total in 14 of its last 16 outings. First among Illinois scorers is G Terrence Shannon Jr, with 23.0 points per game.