Micah's predictions for Friday's Big Ten NCAA Tournament games
Two Big Ten coaches have a great chance to add to their legacy with wins in the Sweet 16
The Big Ten will be put to the test in the Sweet 16, but given the competition in the conference and how battle-tested these teams are, I believe the Big Ten's entries in Friday's regional semifinals will prevail. Michigan will be put to the test, and the Michigan State Spartans get a great opportunity to add to their coach's legend. Here are my predictions for the NCAA Tournament in the Sweet 16 on Friday for Big Ten teams: No.
1 Michigan over No. 4 Alabama Both offenses are great, and that is why this matchup has a very high predicted total. Only one team has a great defense, and that is Michigan.
That will ultimately be the difference in this game; even if this one ends up being a high-scoring affair, the team that can get the timely stops will win. I think Michigan will be able to stun the Crimson Tide late in this game, and both Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. will make the shots down the stretch to win.
A game like this bodes well for Michigan, and I think the Wolverines will rise to the occasion. No. 3 Michigan State over No.