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The No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines (27-9) meet the top-ranked Auburn Tigers (30-5) in the Sweet 16 on Friday from the South Region. Tip from State Farm Arena in Atlanta is scheduled for 9:39 p.m. ET (CBS) Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Michigan has won 5 games in a row including the Big Ten Championship. In the first 2 rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines knocked off the No. 12 seed UC San Diego Tritons 68-65 as a 2-point favorite, and then beat the fourth-seeded Texas A&M Aggies 91-79 on Saturday while covering as a 3-point underdog.
Auburn has cruised through both tournament games thus far. It took down the No. 16 seed Alabama State Hornets 83-63 in the first round, but failed to cover as a 31.5-point favorite. The Tigers knocked off the ninth-seeded Creighton Bluejays 82-70 and covered as a 9-point favorite on Saturday.
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Michigan vs. Auburn odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:31 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Michigan +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Auburn -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +8.5 (-105) | Auburn -8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Michigan vs. Auburn picks and predictions
Prediction
Auburn 75, Michigan 71
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on Auburn (-425) to win on Friday. Their offense has scored at least 82 points in both games while its defense has allowed 70 or fewer points in both matchups, winning both games by a combined 32 points.
Against the spread
BET MICHIGAN +8.5 (-105).
While the Tigers have a distinct advantage on Friday, they are just 3-7 ATS over their last 10 games including 1-5 ATS over their last 6. The Wolverines have covered in 6 straight games, including their last 4 while playing as underdogs. The Wolverines have built enough momentum moving into Friday that will carry them to a close matchup.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 153.5 (-105).
The Tigers have allowed 70 or fewer points in each of their last 4 games and 6 of their last 10 contests. They have scored 72 or fewer points in 3 of their last 6 games and under 65 poiints in 2 of their last 4 games. They have hit the Under in 3 of their last 4 contests.
The Wolverines have scored 68 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3 games and under 73 points in 6 of their last 10 games. They have allowed 65 or fewer oints twice in the last 3 games and under 71 points in 5 of their last 10 games. They have hit the Under in 2 of their last 3 games and 4 of their last 7 outings.
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