- The #5 San Diego State Aztecs survived a first-round scare against UAB
- The #13 Yale Bulldogs upset #4 Auburn, rallying from ten down in the second half
- Below, find the opening Yale vs San Diego State odds, including the point spread, moneyline and game total
Coming off a run to the national championship game, the #5 San Diego State Aztecs held off a talented #12 UAB Blazers on Friday afternoon to each the round of 32. Now the Aztecs get a favorable draw, facing the #13 Yale Bulldogs, who pulled of a huge upset of #4 Auburn just hours later.
Yale and San Diego State will meet at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Sunday, March 24, and Jaedon LeDee’s Aztecs have opened as significant favorites.
Yale vs San Diego State Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Bulldogs | +5.5 (-110) | +190 | O 127.5 (-110) |
| San Diego State Aztecs | -5.5 (-110) | -230 | U 127.5 (-110) |
The March 24 college basketball odds have opened with San Diego State as a 5.5-point favorite and -230 on the moneyline to make the Sweet 16 for the second straight season. Yale is +190 to reach the second weekend for the first time in school history.
Odds as of March 22 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Aztecs Help Mountain West Save Face
The Mountain West was 0-4 heading into San Diego State’s matchup with #12 UAB on Friday. Last year’s national runner-up looked to be in control up six at halftime and stretched the lead to 12 early in the second. The Blazers came all the way back to take a 58-55 lead with just six minutes to play, but Jaedon LeDee would help the Aztecs pull one out of the fire, scoring eight of his game-high 32 points in the final 5.5 minutes.
Jaedon LeDee today for SDSU in the win over UAB
32 points
8 boards
1 steal
1 block
11-18 FG
1-1 3P
9-10 FTThe 6’9 big man showed his toughness at the most important level, drawing fouls left and right and playing some smart physical ball. pic.twitter.com/l7G2ZO0Q3D
— nbadraftpoint (@draftpoint2024) March 22, 2024
While the Aztecs emerged with a narrow 69-65 win, they failed to cover as 6.5-point chalk. San Diego State is now a horrendous 13-20 ATS this season, a year after going 19-17-2 against the number.
San Diego State stayed at 20th in the KenPom efficiency ratings after the UAB win, boasting the 10th-best defense but just the 64th-most efficient offense.
Yale Stuns Auburn
For the second straight season, the Ivy League champion has stunned a national championship contender in the first round. The #13 Yale Bulldogs came back from a 70-60 deficit late in the second half to beat #4 Auburn 78-76. John Poulakidas scored a career-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting, helping the Bulldogs overcome a massive 34-20 deficit on the glass.
A triple with just over two minutes to play gave Yale a 73-72 edge – its first lead since 44-43 – and Auburn never had its nose in front thereafter.
JOHN POULAKIDAS BIG TIME 🪣 pic.twitter.com/sNLSKWmi3J
— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) March 22, 2024
Yale’s straight-up win as 13.5-point underdogs matched the biggest upset of the first round. The #14 Oakland Golden Grizzlies were also 13.5-point underdogs to #3 Kentucky ahead of last night’s 80-76 win in Pittsburgh.
Yale won the Ivy League title game in a similarly dramatic fashion, overcoming a five-point deficit in the last two minutes, winning on a Matt Knowling bucket as time expired.
The winner of Yale vs San Diego State will have to face the winner of #8 Northwestern vs #1 UConn in the Sweet 16 portion of the March Madness bracket.
The defending-national champion Huskies are the favorite in the March Madness championship odds and crushed the Aztecs (76-59) in last year’s title game.
The upcoming opening game between Yale and San Diego State is generating a lot of excitement among sports fans and bettors alike. As the two teams prepare to face off, many are looking at the various betting options available to them, including odds, point spread, total, and moneyline bets.
First, let’s take a look at the odds for the game. Odds represent the probability of a certain outcome occurring and are typically displayed as either fractional or decimal odds. In this case, the odds for the Yale vs San Diego State game may be listed as +150 for Yale and -200 for San Diego State. This means that a $100 bet on Yale would result in a $150 profit if they win, while a $200 bet on San Diego State would result in a $100 profit if they win.
Next, let’s consider the point spread. The point spread is a way to level the playing field between two teams of differing skill levels by giving the underdog a certain number of points. In this case, the point spread for the game may be listed as Yale +7.5 and San Diego State -7.5. This means that if you bet on Yale, they would need to either win the game outright or lose by less than 7.5 points in order for you to win your bet. Conversely, if you bet on San Diego State, they would need to win by more than 7.5 points in order for you to win your bet.
Moving on to the total bet, this type of bet involves predicting whether the total number of points scored in the game will be over or under a certain number set by the sportsbook. For example, the total for the Yale vs San Diego State game may be set at 150 points. If you believe the teams will score more than 150 points combined, you would bet the over. If you believe they will score fewer than 150 points combined, you would bet the under.
Lastly, let’s discuss the moneyline bet. The moneyline bet is a simple wager on which team will win the game outright, with no point spread involved. In this case, you would simply choose either Yale or San Diego State to win the game. The odds for each team would determine how much you stand to win if your chosen team is victorious.
In conclusion, when comparing odds, point spread, total, and moneyline bets for the Yale vs San Diego State opening game, it’s important to consider your own betting strategy and preferences. Each type of bet offers its own advantages and disadvantages, so be sure to do your research and choose the option that best suits your betting style. Good luck!
