The UCLA Bruins had to beat Michigan State just to get into the main 64-team field for the NCAA Tournament. But they haven't been stopped yet, with one strong performance after another, including an overtime win over Alabama.

Now they can advance to the Final Four if they can beat the Michigan Wolverines, who have been expected by many to be in its position, considering that they were the #1 seed in the East regional.

We're ready to roll at 9:57 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium. It's on TBS, and if you're a BetOnline customer, not only can you feast on a whole bunch of props for this game (click the red button next to the game listing), but you can also place wagers while the action is in progress; just seek out the "Live Betting" tab at the top of the sportsbook interface.

NCAA Tournament - Elite Eight @ Indianapolis
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES vs. UCLA BRUINS, 9:57 PM ET (TBS)

NCAA Tournament Betting Odds: Michigan -6.5 / Total 136

The Wolverines gave an idea as to what they were capable of doing when they busted out to an early lead against Florida State, led by eleven at the half, and came home with a 76-58 victory. Because Michigan has size, it was perhaps no big surprise that they had a rebounding advantage. Incredibly, they needed to hit only three triples.

They're facing a UCLA team that has been operating short-handed in this tournament, but hasn't shown it. Chris Smith (6-9 forward) and Jalen Hill (6-10 center) have been out of action, and while the Bruins have been able to get by on quickness and long-distance shooting, that might not work so well here.

To get to the Elite Eight, UCLA had to go overtime to beat Alabama, with a tremendous drive in the extra period. They taxed their rotation; Jaime Jaquez and Jules Bernard played 45 and 42 minutes, respectively.

It looks as if Michigan, which has had to play without 6-7 Isaiah Livers, a key contributor, went with more size up front against FSU, as 6-8, 240-pound Brandon Johns joined versatile 6-9 forward Franz Wagner and active, aggressive 7-1 center Hunter Dickinson on the front line. UCLA is not inclined to glide up and down the floor (337th in Adjusted Tempo). And they score almost 54% of their points inside the arc, so Michigan might be able to bully them near the paint. After all, opponents have hit just 42.6% of their "two's," which is third best in the nation.

These Wolverines also stretch out defenses with their ability to hit threes (38.3% as a team) and they stand a chance to get UCLA's 6-9 Cody Riley in some foul trouble. Depth in terms of muscle doesn't really exist for Mick Cronin's team.

And if we get deep into the game with UCLA trying to play the "foul" game to catch up, that might not work so well, as the Maize and Blue are 77.4% from the line.

You've got to wonder whether the Bruins might be a little drained after the huge effort against Alabama, and in a sense a physical opponent is the last way you want to go. So we're going to lay the points and watch Michigan continue stretching its lead in the second half.

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