The No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs (4-0) and No. 12 Arizona Wildcats (4-0) tussle in a Tuesday battle of unbeatens. The opening tip for this Maui Invitational semifinal at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui will be at 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the San Diego State vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
San Diego State advanced to this semifinal with an 88-77 win (as a -5 favorite) over Ohio State Monday. The Aztecs held the Buckeyes to a 42.4% mark from the floor and 8 offensive rebounds. The Aztecs’ 88 points were a season-high.
Arizona topped Cincinnati 101-93 (failing to cover as a 10-point favorite) Monday. The Wildcats shot 62.3% (38 of 61) and scored over-100 points for a 3rd time in 4 games. F Azuolas Tubelis scored 30 points against the Bearcats, increasing his season average to 22.5 points per game.
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San Diego State vs. Arizona odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:47 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: San Diego State +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Arizona -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State +1.5 (-110) | Arizona -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 164.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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San Diego State vs. Arizona picks and predictions
Prediction
San Diego State 82 Arizona 80
Moneyline
San Diego State can defend and cause turnovers and hit 3’s. The Aztecs have 4 starters back from last season’s 23-win squad. Plus, they are battle-tested, having played a tougher slate than the Wildcats so far.
The Wildcats are loose enough with the ball that the Aztecs could use that as a leverage point in keeping Arizona runs in check.
The Aztecs are a good enough match for the Wildcats from 3-point land and at the charity stripe.
TAKE SAN DIEGO (+100).
Against the spread
If you want the 1½ points of insurance, play San Diego State +1.5 (-110) instead of the moneyline … or divvy up a full unit between the ML and ATS wagers anyway you like.
Over/Under
A valid number that gets no argument here. PASS.
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