NCAA Final Four: Michigan vs Arizona Preview, Odds, Predictions (April 4)
- The Wolverines dispatched Tennessee in the Elite Eight.
- The Wildcats took down Purdue in the Elite Eight.
- This marks the 11th all-time meeting between the two programs.
The April 4 schedule is loaded with plenty of tournament matchups as the Arizona Wildcats take on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The latter stands out as the slight favorite, displaying the high quality both teams possess as they aspire to reach the championship game.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, April 4, 8:49 pm ET
- Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
- How to Watch: TBS/truTV/HBO Max
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -110 | -1.5 | O157.5 |
| Arizona | -110 | +1.5 | U157.5 |
Game Preview
Dusty May and the Wolverines (35-3) cruised to the Final Four after dominant wins over Howard, Saint Louis, Alabama, and Tennessee. Michigan has consistently filled the stat sheet, recording at least 90 points, 25 field goals, 15 assists, 10 three-pointers and eight blocks in each of its four NCAA Tournament games. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the way at 21.0 points per game. He posted three straight 20-point performances, tallying 25 against Saint Louis, 23 against Alabama and 27 against Tennessee. During that stretch, he has added 25 rebounds and 13 assists while shooting 61.3 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from beyond the arc, hitting at least three three-pointers in each game. Elliot Cadeau has recorded at least seven assists in four straight games, presenting himself as a key player in the offense.
The Wildcats (36-2) build their case as a national championship contender with their Final Four berth. They eliminated Long Island, Utah State, Arkansas, and Purdue in the process. Arizona leads the tournament in FTM (99) and FTA (130) and has a scoring margin of +20.5 points per game in the NCAA Tournament. Through four games in the NCAA Tournament, opponents are shooting 27.9% on 104 attempts from the 3-point line while Arizona is connecting at 43.4% clip on 53 attempts. Jaden Bradley has earned Third Team All-American honors from The Sporting News, NABC and USBWA. He is also a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award and the Naismith National Player of the Year Award. Koa Peat was named West Region Most Outstanding Player after averaging 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds 2.5 assists in wins over Arkansas and Purdue last week.
Michigan vs Arizona Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 10 meetings in their history, and the result is 8-2 for the Wildcats. The last matchup was in November 2021 when Arizona secured an 80-62 win.
Michigan vs Arizona Predictions
The winner will face Illinois or UConn in the championship game on April 6. This game will be a rightful tossup as a spot in the title round is on the line. Both teams are enjoying incredible runs in their program histories, presenting a close game down the stretch. However, Michigan has high aspirations to continue its campaign with Dusty May on a mission to win this game for his second Final Four appearance and appear in his first national championship game. Keep an eye on Yaxel Lendeborg to produce a dominant performance to have Michigan win and advance to the final game of the 2025-26 campaign. Our betting pick here is for the Wolverines to defend a 1.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Michigan Wolverines -1.5
