2026 Final Four odds, betting: We had AI pick UConn-Michigan. Here's why it thinks the Huskies will win
We asked AI to predict the national championship game. Here's why it likes UConn to pull the upset.
The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament comes to a close on Monday night, as the 2-seed UConn Huskies take on the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines. Michigan has been dominant throughout the tournament, winning every game by at least 13 points and covering the spread in four out of the five games.
The Huskies are back in the title game for the third time in four seasons, prevailing despite being an underdog in their last two games (+1. 5 vs. No.
3 Illinois, +4. 5 vs. No.
1 Duke). UConn has also covered the spread in four out of its five tournament games, and the Huskies program is undefeated both straight up and against the spread (6-0) in its national championship game appearances. Michigan is currently a 6.