This will be a lower scoring game and a close one as SDST have not really blown out teams all season and struggled all season against the spread. The Aztecs have tournament experience going all the way to but falling short to UConn last season, so they know what it takes. However, they will face a feisty UAB team that are playing better defense and can keep this score close with their offensive attack and ability to get some of their offensive rebounds. SDST will bear down defensively with the better defense, to keep a lot of UAB's shots off the board and keep them away from the charity stripe, so this game will be a close defensive slugfest. UAB should cover the game and have a chance to win it too.

UAB are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. UAB are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing as the underdog. San Diego State are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. San Diego State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing as the favourite. UAB are 5-0 ATS in all neutral court games.
Best bet: take the points with UAB. SDST are 0-4 ATS when playing with 5 or 6 days rest.

Best bet: take the points with UAB.