Michigan vs Auburn Prediction 3/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs Auburn prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 28, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of this game will meet Ole Miss or Michigan State in the Elite 8.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines (27-9, 18-18 ATS) closed the regular season with three straight losses, which was their longest losing streak of the year. Still, the Wolverines entered the Big Ten tournament as the No. 3 seed and defeated Purdue, Maryland, and Wisconsin to win the conference title. At the NCAA tournament, Michigan edged out UC San Diego 68-65 and beat Texas A&M 91-79 in the opening two rounds.

Michigan averages 78.3 PPG (74th) and allows 71.3 PPG (157th). The Wolverines are 37th in rebounds (38.6) and 45th in assists (16.1). Vladislav Goldin leads the team with 16.8 PPG, 7.0 RPG, and 1.4 BPG. Danny Wolf follows him with 13.0 PPG, a team-high 9.8 RPG, 3.6 APG, and 1.4 SPG, while Tre Donaldson chips in 11.5 PPG, 3.6 RPG, a team-high 4.2 APG, and a team-high 1.0 SPG. 

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

The Auburn Tigers (30-5, 19-16 ATS) concluded the regular season with a pair of losses, and even though they came to the SEC tournament as the No. 1 seed, they disappointed. The Tigers beat Ole Miss in the quarterfinals but lost to Tennessee in the semifinals; they failed to score more than 65 points in those two games. Auburn opened the Big Dance with an easy win over Alabama State and then beat Creighton.

Auburn is averaging 83.8 PPG (10th) and is allowing 69.4 PPG (89th). The Tigers are getting 37.3 RPG (89th) and dishing out 16.3 APG (40th). Johni Broome is the team’s top performer with 18.4 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 3.0 APG, and 2.2 BPG. Chad Baker-Mazara has 12.5 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.7 APG, and a team-high 1.1 SPG, while Miles Kelly contributes 11.7 PPG, 3.5 RPG, and 1.0 SPG.

Why Michigan will cover

• Michigan has won each of its last five games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Seventeen of Michigan’s last 18 NCAA Tournament night games have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Each of Auburn’s last four games has produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (101.9).
• Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.24).
• Michigan ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.3).
• Michigan ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (47.8%).

Michigan vs Auburn Prediction

These teams will meet for the first time. Auburn failed to impress me in the SEC tournament, while Michigan pleasantly surprised me, and I believe the Wolverines have a chance here. Chad Baker-Mazara is dealing with an ankle injury and is questionable to play. If he is unable to suit up, Broome will have even more responsibility on offense. Michigan will be ready for that. I am not saying the Wolverines will win, but I am sure they will put up a fight and stay close. Back Michigan to cover.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Michigan +8.5