# UConn vs Michigan Prediction: Hurley Eyes Championship Revenge

> UConn and Michigan face off in a rematch of the 2026 national championship game with Dan Hurley seeking revenge.
- Title: UConn vs Michigan Prediction: Hurley Eyes Championship Revenge
- Summary: UConn and Michigan face off in a rematch of the 2026 national championship game with Dan Hurley seeking revenge.
- Keywords: uconn, michigan, dan hurley, college basketball, national championship, bob cousy award, college basketball prediction, college basketball odds, college basketball spread, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/uconn-michigan-prediction-pick-odds-spread-dan-hurley
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uconn, michigan, dan hurley, college basketball, national championship, bob cousy award, college basketball prediction, college basketball odds, college basketball spread, sports
## Rematch of 2026 National Championship
UConn and Michigan face a rematch of the 2026 national championship game.

> It's the rematch of the 2026 National Championship game
## Star Power in Backcourt
Michigan believes it has the best backcourt in college basketball. UConn also believes it has the best backcourt in the sport.

> Michigan believes it has the best backcourt in college basketball. UConn also believes it has the best backcourt in the sport
## Projected Starting Lineups
Michigan: G Elliot Cadeau, G Trey McKenney, G Roddy Gayle Jr., F JP Estrella, C Moustapha Thiam. UConn: G Silas Demary Jr., G Braylon Mullins, G Jayden Ross, F Nik Khamenia, C Na'jai Hines.
## Bob Cousy Award Front-Runners
Cadeau and Demary Jr. are both front-runners for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the best point guard in America.

> Cadeau and Demary Jr. are both front-runners for the Bob Cousy Award, given to the best point guard in America
## Portal Bigs Impact
UConn and Michigan replaced five NBA players in the frontcourt with portal transfers: Na'jai Hines and Moustapha Thiam.

> UConn spent big in the portal for Seton Hall transfer Na'jai Hines, who is a total freak. Michigan did the same with Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam
## UConn's Defensive Edge
UConn's defense has been ahead of schedule, putting Purdue in clamps for long stretches.

> In the preseason, UConn's defense looked way ahead of schedule. It put Purdue in clamps for long stretches
## Michigan's Defensive Concerns
Michigan's defense is not yet connected, raising questions about whether it is a top-25 or top-50 unit.

> The question is whether this um squad is a top -25 or top -50 unit
## Game Date and Location
The game is on Friday, November 6 at 8 p.m. ET in Boston, MA, televised on TNT and FUBO.

> Date: Friday, November 6 | Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA TV: TNT; FUBO | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
## Key takeaway

UConn is favored to win by six points in the college basketball game against Michigan on November 6.