The Michigan Wolverines, led by Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg, have dominated their first three tournament games, averaging 95 points per game. Tennessee, the sixth seed, earned a 76‑62 victory over second‑seed Iowa State and will look to match Michigan’s length and defensive prowess.
Michigan holds a 7.5‑point spread and a -340 moneyline against Tennessee’s +270, with a total set at 146.5. Tennessee’s key weakness is shooting below 43%, a 1‑8 record in such stretches, while Michigan’s tempo control will be crucial for a first Final Four in five years.