Auburn vs. Michigan Prediction Tonight: Best Odds, Picks & Preview for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
After two top seeds advanced to open the Sweet 16, the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers (30-5) will try to avoid stumbling tonight when they face the No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines (27-9) with tipoff set for 9:39 p.m. ET (CBS) from State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Tigers remain 8.5-point betting favorites to advance in the South Region of the March Madness bracket, but we have our eyes on the Wolverines in our Auburn vs. Michigan prediction, odds, and preview as part of our March Madness predictions.
🔢 Auburn vs. Michigan updated betting action
Updated betting information via BetMGM.
- 64% of ATS bets are on Michigan (+8.5) to cover
- 61% of wagers are on the Over (155.5)
- Auburn's moneyline odds have lengthened from -350 to -425
🏀 Auburn vs. Michigan prediction & picks for tonight
Here are my best Auburn vs. Michigan predictions for the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament; use our parlay calculator to get the best odds for any same-game parlay:
✅ Against the spread pick: Michigan +8.5 (-105 via BetMGM) vs. Auburn ⭐⭐⭐
🔥 Best player prop bet: Vladislav Goldin Over 7.5 rebounds (-125 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎯 Exact score prediction: Auburn 79, Michigan 73 (+15000 via DraftKings)
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✅ Michigan to cover the spread: +8.5 ⭐⭐⭐
The Tigers led just 32-31 with 1:48 remaining in the first half against the Alabama State Hornets, and they trailed 37-35 against the Creighton Bluejays at halftime of their second-round game. While they easily pulled away in the second half of both contests, can Auburn afford another slow start against Michigan?
The Wolverines have rattled off five consecutive wins. Michigan showed it could win any type of game during the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines took a low-scoring affair against the UC San Diego Tritons before outscoring the Texas A&M Aggies on their way to a 91-79 win.
The Tigers have recorded 12-plus-point wins in each of their first two games, but this team doesn’t look like the same one that dominated college basketball for most of the season. It's lost three of the squad's last six outings, and their only win outside of the tournament during that span was a five-point triumph over the Ole Miss Rebels.
It’s clear 8.5 points is too large of a spread when you look at how both teams are playing now.
📊 Best odds: -105 via BetMGM ($10 to win $9.52)
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🔥 Vladislav Goldin Over 7.5 rebounds ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Texas A&M finished the year with the fifth-most rebounds per game. Goldin didn't struggle to dominate the boards when he clashed with the Aggies, pulling down 12 rebounds. He’s now reeled in 20 rebounds during the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are solid inside, but this number is set way lower than it should be heading into Michigan's tilt with Auburn.
Goldin is averaging just 7.0 rebounds per game this season, and he needs to compete with his teammate Danny Wolf on the glass. But Goldin has been excellent down the stretch, pulling down at least eight boards in four of his last five games. He's also registered at least 10 boards in six of his last 12 outings.
The Tigers’ Johni Broome is a serious problem, as he averages 10.7 rebounds per game. However, Goldin is playing excellent right now, and with both defenses surely set to turn it up and force missed shots, he should continue his hot play and pull down more than his season rebounds average.
📊 Best odds: -125 via BetMGM ($10 to win $8)
🎯 Score prediction: Auburn 79, Michigan 73
The Tigers have scored 82-plus points in each of their first two NCAA Tournament games, but they’re going to fall just short of that number against the best defense the team has played in a long time.
Bettors may anticipate both schools getting into the 80s, as each squad averages at least 78.3 points per game. But we’ve seen the Tigers and Wolverines play low-scoring affairs in recent weeks.
The Wolverines will lose but cover, and the total will just barely go Under 153.5 points.
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🤖 Auburn vs. Michigan AI prediction
For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze historical trends and live NCAA Tournament stats before predicting the winner and exact score for Auburn vs. Michigan. Our AI prediction projects a final score of Auburn 74, Michigan 68.
🖥️ AI score prediction: Auburn 74, Michigan 68
- The Tigers’ strengths include high-pressure defense, the ability to score in bunches, and excellent perimeter shooting.
- The Wolverines’ strengths include physical defense, disciplined half-court offense, and strong rebounding.
- Bruce Pearl is known for getting his players to play with high energy and passion, especially in the tournament. His ability to make in-game adjustments will be critical in a likely close contest.
🤔 Betting takeaway: ChatGPT's AI prediction would mean Michigan covering the spread (+8.5) and a total of Under 153.5 points. ChatGPT is not a dedicated sports betting model, but it can identify data that March Madness bettors might overlook.
📊 Live Auburn vs. Michigan odds
Follow the latest live March Madness college basketball odds and real-time NCAA Tournament scores for the Sweet 16.
🔢 Auburn vs. Michigan opening odds
- Spread: Auburn -8.5 (-102) | Michigan +8.5 (-118)
- Moneyline: Auburn -375 | Michigan +290
- Over/Under: Over 152.5 (-110) | Under 152.5 (-110)
📺 How to watch Auburn vs. Michigan: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
📅 Date: Friday, March 28
🕗 Time: 9:39 p.m. ET
📍 Location: State Farm Arena (Atlanta)
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💻 Streaming: March Madness Live
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