Biggest point spreads in NCAA title games won by iconic underdogs
Michigan is the heavy favorite to win its second NCAA Tournament crown tonight. The Wolverines have rolled through March Madness and their dominating Final Four win over Arizona is the reason for the opening line of Michigan -7. 5.
It’s settled down to UM -6. 5 as of Monday afternoon before tipoff (8:50 p. m.
ET/5:50 p. m. PT, TBS/HBO Max).
RELATED: Michigan, UConn battle for 2026 national championship crown Yes, it’s a hearty spread, but it’s hardly the largest line in title game history. Here’s a look at the biggest spreads for the men’s championship games over the years and the outcomes. 1985: Villanova +9.
5 (Defeated Georgetown 66–64) Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; A Villanova Wildcats fan wears a shirt that refers to 1985 during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2016 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship semi-final game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Big, bad Georgetown was the defending national champion, led by Patrick Ewing. But Rollie Massamino’s slow-down game plan worked to perfection as the eighth-seeded Wildcats stunned the Hoyas in arguably the greatest upset in NCAA Tournament history.