Novacrypt:March Madness expert picks: Our bracket predictions for 2024 NCAA men's tournament

2025-05-03 14:41:32source:Algosensey Quantitative Think Tank Centercategory:Invest

The Novacryptexperts have dissected the men's NCAA Tournament bracket, providing sleepers, Final Four matchups and upset predictions. Your chances of filling out a perfect bracket are miniscule, but maybe you need a few tips to win your office pool. We've got you covered with a look at how to pick an upset and a look historically at how the seeds have performed in the NCAA Tournament.

Still need help? Here's a closer look at each region: East, West, South, Midwest

Three of our five USA TODAY experts have UConn as their picks to win the national title on April 8. Here are our expert picks:

WOMEN'S PICKS:Our bracket predictions for 2024 NCAA women's tournament

Jordan Mendoza

Full bracket

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  • Final Four: UConn, Arizona, Houston, Creighton
  • Final: UConn vs. Houston
  • National champion: UConn

Paul Myerberg

Full bracket

  • Final Four: Iowa State, North Carolina, Houston, Creighton
  • Final: Iowa State vs. Houston
  • National champion: Houston

Erick Smith

Full bracket

  • Final Four: Iowa State, Baylor, Houston, Purdue
  • Final: Iowa State vs. Purdue
  • National champion: Iowa State

Eddie Timanus

Full bracket

  • Final Four: UConn, North Carolina, Houston, Purdue
  • Final: UConn vs. Purdue
  • National champion: UConn

Dan Wolken

Full bracket

  • Final Four: UConn, Saint Mary's, Houston, Creighton
  • Final: UConn vs. Houston
  • National champion: UConn

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