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March Madness: UConn vs. Michigan Final Four Preview

UConn faces Michigan in the national championship game on Monday night in Indianapolis. The Huskies enter as underdogs despite their strong tournament history.

Despite their recent dominance, UConn enters as underdogs against a Michigan juggernaut that has obliterated its path to the title. The Huskies are favored to cover the spread by seven points, relying on their ability to limit transition opportunities against the Wolverines' high-flying offense. Both teams face injury concerns, with UConn guard Solo Ball nursing a foot sprain and Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg dealing with an ankle injury, though both are expected to play.