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Final Four
Michigan vs Houston
Predicted Score
58-55
2Houston
WinnerLow Confidence
UPSET| Michigan | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #1 | #2 |
| Record | 28-4 | 26-6 |
| KenPom Rank | #1 | — |
| Region | Midwest | South |
The lowest-scoring semifinal in years. Two elite defenses that refuse to give up easy buckets. Michigan has the #1 defense but Houston has three players who've been on the biggest stage and lost. That scar tissue is fuel. Houston's tournament-hardened veterans make the clutch plays. Michigan's offense, which barely squeaked past Iowa State, can't generate enough against Houston's defense. Free throws decide it.
Key Factors
- #1 defense vs #5 defense
- Houston championship scar tissue
- Michigan offense struggled vs Iowa State
- Free throws decide