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Michigan vs Tennessee Predictions & Picks – Wolverines To Reach March Madness Final Four

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  • Michigan vs Tennessee picks for Sunday, March 29
  • Game is taking place at United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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Leigh Copson
Written by Leigh Copson
Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist
Updated: Mar 28, 2026
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Michigan vs Tennessee Predictions & Picks

Michigan are tipped to cover as they secure their place in the Final Four.

The Wolverines have the size to hang with Tennessee in the paint and shoot the three-ball much better than the Volunteers – meaning they can pull away to cover.

  • Michigan are 20-2 in their last 22 games
  • Michigan are 7-4-0 ATS in their 11 games as a single digit favorite
  • Michigan are 2-0-0 ATS in their last 2 games in March Madness
  • The Under has cashed in 11 of Tennessee’s last 14 games

Head To Head

  • Michigan lead the all-time series 7-5
  • Michigan won 76-68 when the two teams last met in March 2022

Michigan Form

Michigan have made it to the Elite Eight of the tournament by beating Howard, Saint Louis and Alabama.

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-24 Minnesota W 77-67 Regular Season
Feb-27 Illinois W 84-70 Regular Season
Mar-05 Iowa W 71-68 Regular Season
Mar-08 Michigan State W 90-80 Regular Season
Mar-13 Ohio State W 71-67 Conference Tournament
Mar-14 Wisconsin W 68-65 Conference Tournament
Mar-15 Purdue L 72-80 Conference Tournament
Mar-19 Howard W 101-80 NCAA Tournament
Mar-21 Saint Louis W 95-72 NCAA Tournament
Mar-27 Alabama W 90-77 NCAA Tournament

Tennessee Form

Tennessee backed up wins over Miami OH and Virginia with a Sweet 16 upset of Iowa State to make the Elite Eight of March Madness.

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-21 Vanderbilt W 69-65 Regular Season
Feb-24 Missouri L 69-73 Regular Season
Feb-28 Alabama L 69-71 Regular Season
Mar-03 South Carolina W 78-59 Regular Season
Mar-07 Vanderbilt L 82-86 Regular Season
Mar-12 Auburn W 72-62 Conference Tournament
Mar-13 Vanderbilt L 68-75 Conference Tournament
Mar-20 Miami OH W 78-56 NCAA Tournament
Mar-22 Virginia W 79-72 NCAA Tournament
Mar-27 Iowa State W 76-62 NCAA Tournament

Leigh Copson
Leigh Copson

Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist

During his career he has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet, including the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final and the World Cup Final. He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time.. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.


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