Early odds and prediction for Auburn's March Madness game with Michigan

The No. 1 Auburn Tigers blew past their first two NCAA Tournament opponents to advance to the Sweet 16. They will now get to play its next game close to home at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Auburn will face the Michigan Wolverines on Friday in the Sweet 16 after taking down Alabama State and Creighton in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Auburn defeated Alabama State by 20 points in its first-round game but left the court with low-hanging heads as the Tigers failed to shoot above 60% in all assets of the game. Auburn played with more fire in its round of 32 game with Creighton as Tahaad Pettiford and Chad Baker-Mazara pacing offensive production.

Michigan reached the Sweet 16 by beating UC-San Diego and Texas A&M. In its round of 32 game, Michigan overcame a four-point halftime deficit by clobbering the Aggies in the second half, outscoring them 56-40.

Who has the early edge in this March Madness matchup? Here is a look at early betting odds for Auburn's Sweet 16 game with Michigan.

Auburn vs Michigan game odds:

All college basketball odds via BetMGM

• Spread: Auburn (-8.5)
• Money Line: Auburn (-375) Michigan (+290)
• Over-Under: 152.5

Auburn vs Michigan prediction, pick:

Auburn's offense could be the deciding factor of this game. The Tigers hold the nation's third-most efficient offense, according to KenPom, with both teams ranking in the top 15 in defense. Miles Kelly, Tahaad Pettiford, and Chad Baker-Mazara have carried the load offensively so far this tournament, and will need to continue their efforts on Friday in order to win.

Prediction: Auburn 72 Michigan 63

Auburn vs Michigan channel, start time, streaming:

• Date: Friday, March 28
• Time: 8:39 p.m. CT
• Channel: CBS
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

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