Auburn and Michigan State Set to Clash in Elite Eight Showdown
The NCAA Tournament nears its end. In the South Region, the Elite Eight is set. Auburn is top seeded and plays on Sunday. Michigan State is the No. 2 seed. Both teams reach for one spot: the Final Four, the peak of college basketball.
Michigan State won its last game. They beat Ole Miss with a score of 73-70. They fought hard and won by a small margin. In the second half, they came back. Jase Richardson gained 20 points and six rebounds. His play helped power the comeback.
Auburn also showed strength in its past game. They beat Michigan with a score of 78-65. After halftime, the Tigers pulled away. They scored 42 points to Michigan’s 23 in one run. A 10-0 burst set the tone. Johni Broome recorded 22 points and 16 rebounds. Denver Jones added 20 points and four rebounds. Freshman Tahaad Pettiford chipped in with 20 points and three assists.
Betting Odds
According to FanDuel, Auburn is a 5.5-point favorite over Michigan State. The Tigers have -230 odds on the money line. Michigan State sits at +188 odds. The over/under is set at 149.5 points. This line expects a lower-scoring contest compared to other Elite Eight games.
Predictions and Probabilities
KenPom’s analytics predict a tight game. Their forecast shows Auburn with 76 and Michigan State with 71. The numbers give Auburn a 66% chance to win. This reflects Auburn’s form and overall strength.
Viewing Information
The game starts on Sunday at 5:05 PM EST. Fans can watch on CBS. The contest takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The stakes are high, and a Final Four spot is on the line. Two storied programs face each other on the national stage.
