Michigan vs Holy Cross predictions, picks, odds for NCAA Tournament First Round

The First Round of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Friday with a slate featuring No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 15 Holy Cross on the 16-game schedule.
Here is the latest on Friday’s March Madness matchup, including expert picks from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.
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No. 2 Michigan vs No. 15 Holy Cross prediction
- Meghan Hall: Michigan
- Heather Burns: Michigan
- Mitchell Northam: Michigan
- Cydney Henderson: Michigan
- Nancy Armour: Michigan
No. 2 Michigan vs No. 15 Holy Cross odds
- Opening Moneyline: Michigan (-4900)
- Opening Spread: Michigan (-40.5)
- Opening Total: 130.5
How to Watch Michigan vs Holy Cross on Friday
No. 2 Michigan takes on No. 15 Holy Cross at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on March 20 at 5:30 p.m. (EST). The game is airing on ESPN2.
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2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament full schedule
- March 18-19: First Four
- March 20-21: First Round
- March 22-23: Second Round
- March 27-28: Sweet 16
- March 29-30: Elite 8
- April 3: Final Four
- April 5: National Championship




