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Michigan vs. Auburn odds: Current line, win probability, final score prediction, how to watch NCAA Tournament

IMG_6598by:Nick Kosko03/23/25

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Michigan and Auburn are set to do battle in the Sweet 16 next week after both teams went 2-0 over the first weekend. The odds are in for this upcoming NCAA Tournament battle.

Auburn, the No. 1 seed in the South Region, beat Alabama State 83-63 and Creighton 82-70 en route to this point of the season. Michigan, the No. 5 seed, beat UC San Diego 68-65 and upset No. 4 Texas A&M 91-79 in the second round.

Will Michigan be able to keep this magic rolling? Or has Auburn figured it out once again, the ability that made them the top team in the country?

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Odds for Michigan vs. Auburn

Going into this game, Michigan is the big underdog against Auburn. The latest odds from FanDuel list Auburn as the 7.5-point favorite and are -335 on the moneyline.

The Wolverines are +265 on the moneyline if you want to take the Wolverines straight up. The total for Michigan-Auburn is set at 151.5.

Final score predictions for Michigan vs. Auburn

BPI Predicted winner: Auburn
BPI Predicted point differential: 8.4
BPI Win probability (for Auburn): 79.4%
BPI Matchup Quality: 88.4

ESPN’s BPI is a model designed to provide a statistical comparison between two teams and predict future success. The model agrees with Vegas and favors the Tigers over the Wolverines.

Currently, it’s the second highest rated game on Friday, March 28th. There will be four games that day in the Sweet 16.

KenPom Predicted final score: Auburn 80, Michigan 72
KenPom Win probability (for Auburn): 76%

KenPom is another predictive system for college basketball. It’s designed to show how strong a team is at a given time, without taking factors like injuries into account. KenPom is mostly on board with Vegas and the ESPN BPI. 

The percentages are a little lower in KenPom, but the Tigers are still a big favorite. So maybe the Wolverines have a better chance in their eyes, compared to the other outlets.

How to watch Michigan vs. Auburn

Time: 9:39 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta (Ga.)

The Michigan Wolverines and Auburn Tigers are set to tip off at 9:39 p.m. ET. It will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, pitting a pair of power conference opponents in the Sweet Sixteen. For fans who can’t make the game, it will be available on CBS.

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