Final Four 2015 Schedule: Bracket, Live Stream Info and Final Look at Each Game

It takes a great blend of talent, preparation and momentum for teams to find their way to the NCAA tournament's Final Four. Kentucky, Wisconsin, Duke and Michigan State share those traits, and that has allowed each squad to emerge victorious after facing difficult tests during March Madness.

Although, it's now April and none of the surviving teams have seen the Big Dance's hardwood in at least six days. Will the break affect the momentum that these squads created following four previous NCAA tournament wins? After all, if that's the case for any of the remaining competitors, it will surely mark the end of what has been a brilliant run to the Final Four.

As we await to learn the answer to that question, and ultimately find out which two teams will advance to face off in the championship game, let's take a glance at the Final Four's bracket, essential viewing information, preview and predictions for each contest.

Final Four Bracket

Final Four Schedule

Date	Matchup	Time (ET)	TV
April 4	No. 1 Duke vs. No. 7 Michigan State	6:09 p.m.	TBS
April 4	No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Wisconsin	8:49 p.m.	TBS

Live Stream: NCAA March Madness Live

Preview and Prediction

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 7 Michigan State

Duke was tested in a variety of ways throughout the NCAA tournament. After taking down Robert Morris in Round 2, the Blue Devils faced the stout defenses of San Diego State and Utah before squaring off against the high-octane offense of Gonzaga in the Elite Eight. Due to a well-rounded team, Duke prevailed in each instance.

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Versatility is what makes the Blue Devils so dangerous. Whether it's Jahlil Okafor scoring 26 points against Utah, Justise Winslow bucketing 21 points in a double-double performance against Utah or the great guard play we saw against Gonzaga, Duke can match up against any opponent and flourish.

Michigan State's strongest aspect is its defense. Throughout the Big Dance, the Spartans have come up huge on the defensive end of the court in each game, holding opponents to 63 points or fewer in big wins against Georgia, Virginia and Oklahoma. Michigan State gave up 70 points to Louisville in the Elite Eight, but some stellar defensive play in overtime led to several Cardinals turnovers and sealed the victory.

Duke is coming off a down shooting performance against a porous Gonzaga defense, shooting just 37.5 percent from the floor as a team. That was partly due to the Bulldogs' great size on the interior that didn't allow many great looks at close range, but the Spartans have the athleticism to cause problems in that area as well.

Expect the guard duo of Travis Trice and Denzel Valentine to keep it close; however, despite a talented forward in Branden Dawson, Michigan State just doesn't have the necessary personnel to compete against such a versatile Duke team.

Prediction: Duke 67, Michigan State 61

No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker have been matchup nightmares for opponents during the NCAA tournament. The duo were absolutely on fire in March, leading the Badgers to wins over Coastal Carolina, Oregon, North Carolina and Arizona. Kaminsky and Dekker stepped up in big ways against the Wildcats, combining for a whopping 56 of the team's 85 points.

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While Kaminsky was a force on the interior, and Dekker drained buckets from all over the court, one aspect of that contest—and practically every other Wisconsin game—is troubling. The Badgers lack the necessary depth around their talented forwards, and that's not a good omen against a big, athletic Kentucky team that won't have any trouble matching up against them.

The Wildcats are extremely sound on both ends of the court, as Karl-Anthony Towns is an offensive specialist and is coming off a great performance against Notre Dame in which he hit 10-of-13 from the floor for 25 points. He's complemented nicely by the sharpshooting Aaron and Andrew Harrison in the backcourt. Defensively, Willie Cauley-Stein and Trey Lyles are forces in the paint, accumulating blocks with frequency.

Considering Kentucky even has some great talent in Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker off the bench, the Wildcats just may be the most well-rounded team in the nation. That's problematic for the Badgers, as Kentucky should be able to contain Kaminsky and Dekker with better success than previous opponents, forcing Wisconsin's supporting cast to step up.

While Nigel Hayes, Josh Gasser and Bronson Koenig have had their moments, none of the three are consistent enough to lean on if Kentucky's defense takes away either Kaminsky or Dekker. The Badgers are talented enough to keep things close, but a deep Kentucky team will prevail in the end.

Prediction: Kentucky 78, Wisconsin 73