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Arizona vs. Michigan: NCAA Tournament Final Four: TV, odds and series history

Arizona returns to the city of its biggest victory when it plays Michigan in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal on Saturday.
ByAlan Rubenstein|
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Nov 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) grabs a rebound away from Michigan Wolverines forward Terrance Williams II (5) during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Nov 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) grabs a rebound away from Michigan Wolverines forward Terrance Williams II (5) during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Arizona plays Michigan in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal on Saturday night. The Wildcats return to the Circle City, where they won the 1997 NCAA Championship. Saturday is the second time Tommy Lloyd is taking his Arizona team to Indianapolis.

Arizona lost 92-84 to Purdue on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis. Purdue would go on to be the National Runner-up in the 2024 NCAA Tournament later that season. Arizona and Michigan have been the dominant teams throughout the season. The Wildcats and Wolverines have both won each of their NCAA Tournament games by double digits.

Arizona and Michigan enter the Final Four as the top two teams in KenPom. Michigan is first overall in KenPom and in adjusted defensive efficiency and fifth in adjusted offensive efficiency. Arizona is second in KenPom and adjusted defensive efficiency and fourth in adjusted offensive efficiency.

Arizona and Michigan both have exceptional size. The Wildcats start 7'2 Motiejus Krivvas at center and Ivan Kharchenkov and Koa Peat, both 6'8, at forward. The Wolverines start 7'3 Aday Mara at center, Morez Johnson and Yaxel Lendeborg, both 6'9, at forward.

Arizona vs. Michigan TV

Arizona and Michigan are projected to tipoff at approximately 5:54 PM Mountain Standard Time. The tipoff will occur approximately about a half hour after the conclusion of Connecticut and Illinois in the first semifinal. Ian Eagle will call play-by-play, Grant Hill and Bill Raftery are the analysts and Tracy Wolfson is the sideline reporter for TBS.

Arizona vs. Michigan FanDuel Sportsbook Odds

Arizona is a 1.5-point underdog to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament National Semifinal per FanDuel Sportsbook. Michigan is -125 on the money line and Arizona is +104. The over/under for Arizona and Michigan is 157.5.

Arizona vs. Michigan All-Time Series

Arizona has eight wins and two losses versus Michigan all-time. The Wildcats beat the Wolverines 80-62 in their last game played in Las Vegas in November 2021, very early in Tommy Lloyd's tenure. Arizona is 4-0 versus Michigan at neutral sites. Saturday is the first postseason meeting between Arizona and Michigan.

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