Michigan faces Auburn in Sweet 16 matchup

The Michigan Wolverines will play the Auburn Tigers in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 28, 2025. The game will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, starting at 9:39 PM EST. Michigan has had a strong turnaround after losing their last three games of the regular season. They won the Big Ten Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16, defeating Texas A&M 91-79. Vlad Goldin led the Wolverines with 23 points and 12 rebounds in that match. Auburn enters this game as the top seed and has won their first two tournament games against Alabama State and Creighton. Their standout player, Johni Broome, averages 18.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game and has been crucial to their success. Current betting odds show Auburn favored by 8.5 points, with a total points line set at 153.5. Michigan has won their last five games and covered the spread in each. Meanwhile, Auburn has struggled in the postseason, going 1-3 against the spread. Experts suggest considering Michigan to cover the spread and predict the total points might stay under 153.5. Fans can catch the game on CBS and follow updates on the NCAA Basketball schedule.