As the 2024 NCAA Tournament kicks off, a proven computer model at SportsLine is sharing its picks, highlighting potential upsets and surprises in the NCAA bracket.

The Big Picture

The rise of Cinderella stories in March Madness, with No. 7 seeds or higher making the Final Four in nine of the last 10 tournaments, reflects the increased parity in college basketball.

By the Numbers
  • The model has simulated every game in the tournament 10,000 times, beating over 92% of CBS Sports brackets in three of the last five tournaments.
  • The model has correctly predicted 20 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds since its inception in 2016.
State of Play
  • NC State, coming off an ACC Tournament win as a No. 10 seed, faces a showdown with No. 6 seed Texas Tech in the South Region.
  • Notable matchups include No. 5 San Diego State vs. No. 12 UAB and No. 8 Florida Atlantic vs. No. 9 Northwestern.
  • Watch out for the No. 4 seed Auburn vs. No. 13 seed Yale clash, promising an intriguing battle between top 60 teams in field-goal percentage offense and defense.
What's Next

With the model's history of predicting upsets, it's essential to check its 2024 NCAA bracket picks for potential bracket-busting surprises this year.

Bottom Line

The SportsLine model provides insights into the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket, offering a data-driven approach to help fans make informed picks and potentially dominate their brackets.