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UConn vs. Michigan prediction, odds: Elliot Cadeau to shine in national championship rematch
UConn and Michigan meet on Friday in Boston in a rematch of the national championship game, which Michigan won seven months ago. The No. 4 Huskies are favoured by 5.5 points over the No. 16 Wolverines, with UConn expected to have strong home-region support.
The article’s pick is for Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau to record at least 18 combined points and assists, at odds of -110. After returning for his senior season and winning the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player award, Cadeau has a larger role following several Michigan departures; his three-point accuracy rose to 37.6 per cent last season, from 33.7 per cent.
In short
- UConn is favoured by 5.5 points in the championship rematch.
- The article backs Cadeau to reach 18 points and assists.
- Cadeau shot 37.6 per cent from three last season.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
The case for Cadeau reaching 18 combined points and assists is that Michigan needs him to take on a larger role after several departures, and his improved three-point accuracy gives him another way to contribute. His strong tournament performance and Most Outstanding Player award suggest he can handle the pressure of a high-profile rematch.
The case against
The case against the pick is that a larger role can bring tougher defensive attention and more responsibility, while UConn is favoured and may have strong regional support. The reported improvement in Cadeau’s three-point accuracy is encouraging, but it does not by itself establish that he will reach 18 combined points and assists in this particular game.