The UConn Huskies, as the defending national champions, secured the No. 1 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament's East Region, with key games set to be played near their campus. Purdue, led by standout player Zach Edey, aims to overcome past upsets as a No. 1 seed. A model with a strong track record in predicting March Madness outcomes, having correctly forecasted major upsets and successes, is now offering insights for the 2024 NCAA bracket.

By the Numbers
  • The model has simulated every game in the tournament 10,000 times.
  • It has outperformed over 92% of CBS Sports brackets in recent tournaments.
State of Play
  • The model has accurately predicted 20 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds since 2016.
  • It now provides detailed projections for matchups in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Bottom Line

The model's proven success in forecasting NCAA Tournament outcomes offers fans valuable insights and a data-driven edge in making informed bracket selections for 2024 March Madness.