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Michigan Faces Tennessee in Elite Eight, Final Four on Line

Michigan, the top seed in the Midwest Region, will face Tennessee in the Elite Eight at the United Center, with a Final Four berth on the line.

The Michigan Wolverines, led by Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg and averaging 95 points per game in the tournament, have dominated their first three opponents. Tennessee, the sixth seed, earned a spot in the Elite Eight with a 76‑62 win over second‑seed Iowa State and will try to match Michigan’s length and defensive prowess.

DraftKings lists Michigan as a 7.5‑point favorite with a moneyline of –340 versus Tennessee’s +270. The spread and total of 146.5 set the stage for a high‑stakes showdown at the United Center on Sunday, March 29 at 2:15 PM EST.