Elite Eight battles are set, with Michigan vs. Tennessee deciding who takes the Final Four spot for the Midwest region. The Vols are in the Elite Eight for a third straight year, despite an underwhelming season and a March Madness run where they’ve been underdogs.

The team booked its Elite Eight spot with a win over No. 2 Iowa State on Friday. The top-seeded Wolverines defeated No. 4 Alabama 90-77 on Friday to secure a spot against the Vols. It’s a game of historical import for the Vols, as they look for their first ever berth in the Final Four.

Michigan vs. Tennessee predictions

Michigan is a 7.5-point favorite to win this matchup against Tennessee, per DraftKings. Here are the remaining odds for the game from DraftKings.

Moneyline: Michigan -310, Tennessee +250

Spread: Michigan -7.5 (-112), Tennessee +7.5 (-108)

Total o/u: Michigan U 146.5 (-110), Tennessee O 146.5 (-110)

Although the Wolverines come into the game as the overwhelming favorites, Tennessee isn’t expected to be a walkover, entering the contest with a 25-11 record.

Michigan vs. Tennessee preview

Tennessee leads the country in offensive rebounding and will use turnovers to its advantage when facing Michigan. On the defense, the Vols are among the top teams nationally in three-point percentage allowed.

Michigan needs to win the rebounding battle to defeat Tennessee, avoiding turnovers while controlling the pace of the game. The Wolverines have the upper hand in shooting, being No. 2 nationally in two-point shooting percentage and No. 29 in three-point shooting percentage.

Tennessee, on the other hand, has a poor shooting record, ranking 149th nationally in two-point percentage and 175th in three-point percentage. The Vols have largely depended on their dominance in rebounds to win games. The Wolverines can cut their rebounding advantage and force them to take difficult shots.

Michigan has a historical advantage, with a 7-5 record against the Vols, including 3-0 in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines are favored to extend this record, with high-scoring forward Yaxel Lendeborg leading Dusty May’s team.

The senior is averaging 14.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this season.

Where to watch Michigan vs. Tennessee

Michigan vs. Tennessee will tip off at 2:15 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026, at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. It will be broadcast live on CBS, with options to stream on March Madness Live App, Paramount+, and HBO Max.