The Michigan vs Auburn odds have moved slightly toward the underdog Wolverines, while the total has climbed to 154.5
Sharp money seems to indicate there is some confidence in a potential Michigan upset victory
Check out the closing Michigan vs Auburn odds, score predictions, and betting splits for this key March Madness clash
The #5 Michigan Wolverines (27-9, 18-18-0 ATS) look to continue their Cinderella run through March Madness when they battle the #1 Auburn Tigers (30-5, 19-16-0 ATS) in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Tipoff from State Farm Arena in Atlanta is scheduled for 9:39 pm ET (6:39 pm PT), with the game broadcast on CBS. The winner advances to the Elite Eight to face either #2 Ole Miss or #7 Michigan State.
Michigan survived a scare against #12 UC San Diego in the first round, narrowly escaping with a 68-65 victory. The Wolverines then pulled another upset by knocking off #4 Texas A&M 91-79 in the second round. Auburn, meanwhile, has had no issues so far, crushing #16 Alabama State 96-66 before dispatching #8 Creighton 88-76 to reach the Sweet 16.
Closing Michigan vs Auburn Odds
| Bet | Michigan | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-105) | -8.5 (-115) |
| ML | +325 | -425 |
| Total | O 154.5 (-115) | U 154.5 (-105) |
Heading into Friday evening’s tipoff, Auburn remains an 8.5-point favorite with -115 odds to cover, after the spread briefly reached 9.5. The moneyline prices the Tigers at -425, equivalent to an 80.95% implied probability they’ll advance to the Elite Eight. Underdog Michigan comes back at +325 (23.53% implied win probability).
The over/under opened at 153.5 points and is now sitting at 154.5, with -115 odds on the over and -105 on the under.
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