3 bold predictions for Michigan vs. Duke in potential Final Four preview

Feb 17, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Daniel Jacobsen (12) blocks a shot by Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn ImagesIt doesn't get much better than No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 3 Duke in the college basketball regular season.

Outside of a game with a conference championship on the line, it doesn't feel like a regular-season game can get bigger than this one.

What's interesting is that neither team will be hurt if they lose this game. Maybe it will help determine who is the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA tournament, but these are two of the four best…