Michigan vs. UCLA - Michigan waxed Florida State and UCLA dominated Alabama in overtime to advance to this game. UCLA got some help from Alabama shooting 11-25 from the FT line. This matchup for UCLA will be similar to what they had against Alabama. Michigan isn’t as 3-point reliant as Alabama and much more efficient overall. UCLA is playing with house money and those teams are always scary but Michigan is more balanced than Alabama and have figured things out without Livers.
The Pick: Michigan 71 UCLA 59
Gonzaga vs. USC - This is the best Elite 8 matchup. It’s also the toughest opponent for all the favorites. USC is up to 6th in KenPom. Gonzaga has the best 2pt offense in basketball, USC has the best 2pt defense in basketball. I keep hearing how size is the x-factor against the Zags and it’s possible it shows itself today but I think we really dismiss Zags complete package. They don’t shoot a lot of 3’s but they’re 29th in 3pt shooting %. USC will test them and maybe even win but I think Gonzaga shows us why they’re special in this game.
The Pick: Gonzaga 77 USC 72
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