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Michigan squares off against UConn in the National Championship

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

UConn Huskies (34-5, 19-4 Big East) vs. Michigan Wolverines (36-3, 21-2 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Monday, 8:50 p. m.

EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -7. 5; over/under is 144. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No.

3 Michigan takes on No. 7 UConn in the NCAA Tournament National Championship. The Wolverines have gone 21-2 against Big Ten opponents, with a 15-1 record in non-conference play.

Michigan is fourth in college basketball with 18. 9 assists per game led by Elliot Cadeau averaging 5. 9.

The Huskies are 19-4 in Big East play. UConn is fourth in the Big East with 33. 0 rebounds per game led by Tarris Reed Jr.