🏀 March Madness Predictions Today 2026: Expert Picks for Every NCAA Tournament Game
Two premier programs are set to meet in the national championship on Monday, and our March Madness predictions breakdown the matchup between UConn and Michigan.
The Wolverines are a 6.5 to 7.5-point betting favorite for Monday's 8:50 p.m. ET tip (TBS/truTV) from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
See my 2026 March Madness bracket below, along with our experts' March Madness predictions for every game.
🔎 March Madness predictions: National championship
Check out the latest March Madness odds and Final Four odds.
UConn vs. Michigan odds & predictions
- Tipoff: 8:50 p.m. ET
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
- TV: TBS/truTV
- Streaming: HBO Max
UConn vs. Michigan prediction: Michigan -6.5
"Michigan is the only team in the country ranked top four in offensive efficiency (No. 4) and defensive efficiency (No. 1), and it has the interior defense to stop a one-dimensional UConn offense. With Aday Mara protecting the rim, the Wolverines are No. 1 nationally in effective field-goal percentage allowed (44.8%). If UConn can't rely on Tarris Reed Jr.'s inside game, they'll be in trouble." - via Rob Paul
🏀 Expert March Madness bracket 2026: Full picks & predictions
Even though it's long busted, it's not too late to click here to download our free printable NCAA Tournament bracket and scribble in your picks, so you don't have to keep opening pool websites and seeing that you're not competing for first place. You can fill in your best March Madness predictions through the national championship on April 6, and watch the madness over the next three weeks.
Need some help with your bracket? Our expert March Madness bracket predictions are here to help! Here's where I stood heading into the tournament: Hey, at least my Elite Eight remains intact!
📅 March Madness schedule & key dates
Selection Sunday: March 15First Four: March 17-18 (Dayton, Ohio)First round: March 19-20Second round: March 21-22Sweet 16: March 26-27Elite Eight: March 28-29Final Four: Saturday, April 4- National championship game: Monday, April 6
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