2026 National Championship
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| Game | Round | Matchup | Pick | Confidence | Rationale |
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| mm26-e-r1-g1 | 1 | Duke Blue Devils vs Siena Saints | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 88.0% | Duke's elite defense (AdjDE: 90.4, Rank #1) clashes with Siena's modest offense (AdjOE: 107.2, Rank #197) in the East. Duke's 14-3 with a top-5 Barthag shows dominance. Duke's depth shines, led by key guys like Cameron Boozer and Patrick Ngongba. Poised to make another deep run. Probability: 78% win.\n\n |
| mm26-e-r1-g2 | 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes vs TCU Horned Frogs | Ohio State Buckeyes (#8) | 75.0% | 2 seed Ohio State (.78 win probability) vs 9 seed TCU (.22). Buckeyes' hot 6 game streak ended in last game. TCU on a similar roll. This'll be tight! # MarchMadness #夫の子 |
| mm26-e-r1-g3 | 1 | St. John's Red Storm vs Northern Iowa Panthers | St. John's Red Storm (#5) | 70.0% | St. John's (5-seed) and Northern Iowa (12-seed) clash in the tourney. Despite a winning record, Northern Iowa struggles against the elite and loses most games by single digits. St. John's, a stronger team, is calculating how to come from behind. |
| mm26-e-r1-g4 | 1 | Kansas Jayhawks vs Cal Baptist Lancers | Kansas Jayhawks (#4) | 75.0% | Kansas' elite D (10th) and strong pace control (67.6 AdjTempo) may neutralize Cal Baptist's pace and poor OFFE (186th). Kansas is 4-3 in close games, with a strong inside presence. Key match-ups include Melvin Council vs Dominique Daniels & Flory Bidunga in the paint, while Tre White & Bryson Tiller could provide perimeter defense against the Lancers' weak outside shooting. |
| mm26-e-r1-g5 | 1 | Louisville Cardinals vs South Florida Bulls | Louisville Cardinals (#6) | 63.0% | Louisville (6 seed) vs. South Florida (11 seed): The Cardinals are 11-8 vs. .500+ teams, 4-6 vs. #25+; USF is 14-4 vs. .500+ teams and .500-1 vs. talent vs. non-talent. Ancestral warfare. Probable winner.ścieżka. потому что. Это ваш шанс получилось! fairytale finish. |
| mm26-e-r1-g6 | 1 | Michigan State Spartans vs North Dakota State Bison | Michigan State Spartans (#3) | 85.0% | Michigan St. (25-7, #28) vs. North Dakota St. (24-7, #123) - Spartans have home-court advantage, #28 adj. offensive efficiency, #16 adj. defensive efficiency. 72% win prob. |
| mm26-e-r1-g7 | 1 | UCLA Bruins vs UCF Knights | UCLA Bruins (#7) | 76.0% | The Bruins are ranked #17 in offensive efficiency but their up-tempo approach still needs some fine-tuning. UCF is 20 spots behind in AdjDE and 3rd-best in non-conference SOS. Win is on the cards. |
| mm26-e-r1-g8 | 1 | UConn Huskies vs Furman Paladins | UConn Huskies (#2) | 82.0% | Connecticut's long win streak and solid efficiency ratings make them a dominant force. Furman's defense has been their saving grace, but their slow pace might be their downfall. #BracketBust or #MarchMadness? # UConnvs Furman |
| mm26-mw-r1-g1 | 1 | Michigan Wolverines vs UMBC/Howard | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 100.0% | Michigan Wolverines advances |
| mm26-mw-r1-g2 | 1 | Georgia Bulldogs vs Saint Louis Billikens | Saint Louis Billikens (#9) | 67.0% | 72% GEORGIA. Comeback Kids are on a 7-game win streak, led by Blue Cain (13.3 PPG). SLU's offense lighting quick, but their D isn't that solid. Game's on the backboard! |
| mm26-mw-r1-g3 | 1 | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Akron Zips | Texas Tech Red Raiders (#5) | 72.0% | Both Texas Tech and Akron boast strong offensive powers but just-OK defenses. With six games decided by 3 points or less, Texas Tech has proven their grit. Akron faces a major test against the Red Raiders' elite offense. #MarchMadness tipoff tonight! |
| mm26-mw-r1-g4 | 1 | Alabama Crimson Tide vs Hofstra Pride | Alabama Crimson Tide (#4) | 88.0% | Alabama has a dynamic offense ranked #3 in the nation with a 55.4 eFG%. Their adjusted defensive efficiency rank #67 means they can be vulnerable to efficient scoring teams. This Sweet 16 clash pits high-powered offense against a solid but middling defense. Expect a scoreline. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g5 | 1 | Tennessee Volunteers vs Miami (OH)/SMU | Tennessee Volunteers (#6) | 100.0% | Tennessee Volunteers advances |
| mm26-mw-r1-g6 | 1 | Virginia Cavaliers vs Wright State Raiders | Virginia Cavaliers (#3) | 89.0% | Virginia's got the skill, Wright State the heart. 121.7 adjOE vs 112.4 for Wright St. The WAB and eFG% give Virginia the edge. But Wright St. brings an aggressive spirit and a higher eFG% against high-level defense. Can they outperform at tempo? 72% win for Virginia. Bonus points if the Cavaliers' defense shines. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g7 | 1 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Santa Clara Broncos | Kentucky Wildcats (#7) | 75.0% | Two strong offensive teams face off in the Midwest. Santa Clara is ranked 39 points higher, but Kentucky has an elite defensive rating. The Broncos' shooting, however, shoots from a better efficiency rating than the Wildcats' defense. In close, expect Kentucky to come through. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g8 | 1 | Iowa State Cyclones vs Tennessee State Tigers | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 85.0% | Iowa State's dynamic offense vs. Tennessee State's struggle to put away games. Cyclones' record, strength of schedule, and decisive wins indicate a team headed for greatness. 🐺 #MarchMadness |
| mm26-s-r1-g1 | 1 | Florida Gators vs Prairie View A&M/Lehigh | Florida Gators (#1) | 100.0% | Florida Gators advances |
| mm26-s-r1-g2 | 1 | Clemson Tigers vs Iowa Hawkeyes | Clemson Tigers (#8) | 75.0% | Mike Krzyzweski's Clemson Tigers take on the Tomベン-coached Iowa Hawkeyes. With an offensive rating that's 116.5 and a defense that is a respectable 96.9, # Clemson has a unique advantage. Their key players and their relationship with just 37.2 minutes per game in <b>Dillon Hunter and Jestin Porter</b> might be the difference maker. Plus, their defensive strength will be key in the fast-paced South region. |
| mm26-s-r1-g3 | 1 | Vanderbilt Commodores vs McNeese Cowboys | Vanderbilt Commodores (#5) | 78.0% | Unexpected winners here! Vanderbilt's balanced offense vs. McNeese St.'s streaky shooting make for an intriguing contest. Who will come out on top? 72% probability of a Vanderbilt win. |
| mm26-s-r1-g4 | 1 | Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Troy Trojans | Nebraska Cornhuskers (#4) | 76.0% | Underdog Trojans and the 3rd-seed Hawks will battle on Selection Sunday. The Hawks are the defensive juggernaut ranked 7th in AdjDE, while the Trojans give up the 12th-highest AdjDE. This may be the most critical thing to know about the weekend. Probability: Nebraska, 79%. |
| mm26-s-r1-g5 | 1 | North Carolina Tar Heels vs VCU Rams | North Carolina Tar Heels (#6) | 62.0% | A bairro vs a bisque. North Carolina has a 10% edge in both AdjOFF & AdjDEF, despite comparable SOS. Keys: Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar's size-speed combo, H-O-R-S-E. |
| mm26-s-r1-g6 | 1 | Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn Quakers | Illinois Fighting Illini (#3) | 85.0% | Illinois is the clear favorite in this tournament. The Illini boast elite efficiency, a strong defense, a balanced offense, and a dynamic cast of scoring threats. They're given a 75% chance of winning the game. |
| mm26-s-r1-g7 | 1 | Saint Mary's Gaels vs Texas A&M Aggies | Saint Mary's Gaels (#7) | 65.0% | Despite a 4-game losing streak, Saint Mary's has a fighting chance. However, they face a formidable Texas A&M team, who has a string of close wins. The key is to exploit A&M's defensive weaknesses. |
| mm26-s-r1-g8 | 1 | Houston Cougars vs Idaho Vandals | Houston Cougars (#2) | 75.0% | Houston's BCS big-man defense charges on Idaho. Houston's BCS big-man offense tips. 72% win probability. |
| mm26-w-r1-g1 | 1 | Arizona Wildcats vs LIU Sharks | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 85.0% | Arizona enters as the #1 seed with a potent blend of offense & defense. They're on a 23-game win streak & have a versatile, deep lineup. LIU, the #16 seed, will need a strong performance from their key players to compete. #MarchMadness #AZWildcats |
| mm26-w-r1-g2 | 1 | Villanova Wildcats vs Utah State Aggies | Villanova Wildcats (#8) | 65.0% | @Villanova has a slight edge in #ANU #MarchMadness. 72% to win with a solid defensive effort and shooting, but Utah St. has a strong offensive game. The winner will come down to rebounding. Stay tuned! |
| mm26-w-r1-g3 | 1 | Wisconsin Badgers vs High Point Panthers | Wisconsin Badgers (#5) | 75.0% | High Point's 14-game win streak may catch Wisconsin off guard, but the Badgers' strong offense and defensive grit make them the favorite. |
| mm26-w-r1-g4 | 1 | Arkansas Razorbacks vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (#13) | 80.0% | Arkansas (+240) is a balanced, efficient machine for a 6-seed with the No. 4 SE tournament's best defense. Hawaii, a الخصم العنيد، can rely on its rhythm-heavy offense to get them far against their mismatch size. #MarchMadness #CollegeHoops #Robbles |
| mm26-w-r1-g5 | 1 | BYU Cougars vs Texas/NC State | BYU Cougars (#6) | 100.0% | BYU Cougars advances |
| mm26-w-r1-g6 | 1 | Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Kennesaw State Owls | Gonzaga Bulldogs (#3) | 92.0% | The γκ Frenzy will remain unsolved as Gonzaga outta-rebound and out-онавigate the glycemic Kenesaw State. ORB: Bulldogs 34.9%, Owls 34.8%. #MBB #marchmadness #bulldogs0west |
| mm26-w-r1-g7 | 1 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Missouri Tigers | Miami (FL) Hurricanes (#7) | 75.0% | Miami (FL) Hurricanes: Skilled, balanced scoring with an efficient offense. Missouri Tigers: Play well at a controlled pace with effective inside-outside scoring. Momentum favors the Hurricanes. #MarchMadness #R2romoshee |
| mm26-w-r1-g8 | 1 | Purdue Boilermakers vs Queens University Royals | Purdue Boilermakers (#2) | 80.0% | Purdue's rhythmic offense and dominant defense set the tone for a 76% tournament win. A balanced attack led by senior leaders and a stingy defense swarming Queens (44% tournament win). |
| mm26-e-r2-g1 | 2 | Duke Blue Devils vs Ohio State Buckeyes | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 75.0% | Duke'srottledOhioSt.'sspaghetti defense,CU! We'll scout the full analysis ASAP! |
| mm26-e-r2-g2 | 2 | St. John's Red Storm vs Kansas Jayhawks | Kansas Jayhawks (#4) | 78.0% | The St. John's Red Storm are on a 13-game win streak, but a #55 ranked offensive efficiency in the East Region tournament may prove costly. Their Nat-L #12 defensive efficiency means they keep it close vs. the Kansas Jayhawks, who rank Nat-L #10 in adj. defensive efficiency. 72% win probability! |
| mm26-e-r2-g3 | 2 | Louisville Cardinals vs Michigan State Spartans | Michigan State Spartans (#3) | 57.0% | Louisville's offense sparkles with a 124.0 Adj. Offensive Efficiency, but Michigan State's defense shines bright with 96.0 Adj. Defensive Efficiency! A close battle looms. |
| mm26-e-r2-g4 | 2 | UCLA Bruins vs UConn Huskies | UConn Huskies (#2) | 65.0% | The Bruins got to the tournament on the back of a balanced offense. A tough draw awaits them though! The Huskies counter with a breakthrough tournament, hottest team since November. 65% win probability. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g1 | 2 | Michigan Wolverines vs Saint Louis Billikens | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 85.0% | A clash of styles: No. 1 Michigan's control vs Saint Louis' conference tournament streak. rafael's defense vs saint louis' slow tempo. febrero Ls looming. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g2 | 2 | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide | Alabama Crimson Tide (#4) | 72.0% | 72% chance Alabamaaters outlast the Buffalians in a defensive clash. Βουλ fiery offense meets Tech's stifling defense.. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g3 | 2 | Tennessee Volunteers vs Virginia Cavaliers | Virginia Cavaliers (#3) | 65.0% | Midwest Region designación! #2 vs #7 showdown. Virginia's got the momentum but cracks in their armor. Tennessee's come together and laid some reps in March. Ain't over 'till it's over! |
| mm26-mw-r2-g4 | 2 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 80.0% | 72% win probability for Iowa State Cyclones over Kentucky. Thendim Pac cephal hurts Kentucky outside defense, imminent with his Three-point range, while Otega Oweh has struggled from three consistently this year. #Sweet16Times8 |
| mm26-s-r2-g1 | 2 | Florida Gators vs Clemson Tigers | Florida Gators (#1) | 72.0% | South region 1-seed Florida (26-7) vs 8-seed Clemson (24-10): Gators 65%, Tigers 35%. Florida's mighty offense and dominating defense vs Clemson's gritty defense and inadequate offense. #Tennis #Tournament |
| mm26-s-r2-g2 | 2 | Vanderbilt Commodores vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | Vanderbilt Commodores (#5) | 72.0% | Vanderbilt and Nebraska face off in a thrilling match-up in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Commodores boast a top-10 adj. offensive rating, while the Cornhuskers have a top-10 adj. defensive rating. Vanderbilt's experience and strong tempo might give them an edge, but Nebraska's lofty win streak can't be overlooked. A close game is on the cards. |
| mm26-s-r2-g3 | 2 | North Carolina Tar Heels vs Illinois Fighting Illini | North Carolina Tar Heels (#6) | 67.0% | North Carolina (24-8) advances as their strong full-court defense by 15% prevents Illinois (24-8)'s elite offense from being as potent. The Tar Heels' shooting efficiency (54.8 eFG%) vs. Illinois' (47.7 eFG%) will decide it. |
| mm26-s-r2-g4 | 2 | Saint Mary's Gaels vs Houston Cougars | Houston Cougars (#2) | 85.0% | The tournament's top defensive unit faces a potent offense. Houston's starless defense vs Saint Mary's balanced attack. Only two EFG under 50%. 72% win probability |
| mm26-w-r2-g1 | 2 | Arizona Wildcats vs Villanova Wildcats | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 81.0% | The Wildcats clash in a high-stakes West Region tilt! Arizona's dynamic offense vs Villanova's obstinate defense. PJ's skill in hermeneutics could tip it, but don't sleep on Motiejus' rim-rocking. 75% win probability for the Wildcats. |
| mm26-w-r2-g2 | 2 | Wisconsin Badgers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | Wisconsin Badgers (#5) | 78.0% | Wisconsin seeks to lock down the offense with a string of stops. Hawaii's defense might stay strong, but Wisconsin's consistently high shooting percentage threatens to pull them through. @BadgersMBB 72% win. #MarchMadness |
| mm26-w-r2-g3 | 2 | BYU Cougars vs Gonzaga Bulldogs | Gonzaga Bulldogs (#3) | 75.0% | Gonzaga loves half-court offenses & slow tempo. We think BYU's 120.2 AdjOE vs Gonzaga's 93.9 AdjDE mean this goes aTWO-pter. #BCS metros vs blood and thunder teams. Winston vs Green aren't enough to make up years of Illامون experience. 73-66 Zags. #WeTakeCareOfBusiness |
| mm26-w-r2-g4 | 2 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Purdue Boilermakers | Miami (FL) Hurricanes (#7) | 54.0% | Purdue has a slight edge with its top-ranked Offensive Efficiency, but Miami (FL) boasts a strong defense with an efficiency ranking higher than Purdue's. Neither team's home court, so expect a carrot-stick battle with even money on which team pulls out a tight 61-58 win. |
| mm26-e-r3-g1 | 3 | Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 79.0% | In a thrilling clash of titans, Duke's smothering defense vs Kansas's streaky offense could be the difference maker. Probability: 68% win. |
| mm26-e-r3-g2 | 3 | Michigan State Spartans vs UConn Huskies | UConn Huskies (#2) | 60.0% | The Spartans are flying high with an 8-game win streak. But keep an eye on UConn's sharp 3-point shooting (55.4 off eFG%) coming into this East Regional showdown. A tight, low-scoring affair awaits! |
| mm26-mw-r3-g1 | 3 | Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 82.0% | B1G vs. SEC. Michigan (-2.5) looms large in the final week of the regular season. They're 3-2 in close games since Jan 10 and have won their past 13 games by double digits. They're a juggernaut on both ends but are too old and overconfident for my liking right now. |
| mm26-mw-r3-g2 | 3 | Virginia Cavaliers vs Iowa State Cyclones | Virginia Cavaliers (#3) | 87.0% | Virginia and Iowa State breakdown. Analysis coming soon. |
| mm26-s-r3-g1 | 3 | Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores | Florida Gators (#1) | 78.0% | Florida was on a 12-game win streak with a #3 defensive rating and #10 offensive rating, and Vanderbilt has a strong tournament record, but it's doubtful they can stop VA's catalyst, Florida's Rueben Chinyelu (11.2PPG). Jeff's fresh outlook! 72% win probability! |
| mm26-s-r3-g2 | 3 | North Carolina Tar Heels vs Houston Cougars | North Carolina Tar Heels (#6) | 80.0% | North Carolina edges Houston in a close contest. Tar Heels' balanced offense against Houston's stingy defense. #MarchMadness #NCvHU |
| mm26-w-r3-g1 | 3 | Arizona Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 78.0% | Arizona wins 76%. Powerful Wildcats propel past Badgers in a tense, possession-heavy battle. Key: voicing def. rebounding dominance. |
| mm26-w-r3-g2 | 3 | Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Miami (FL) Hurricanes | Gonzaga Bulldogs (#3) | 78.0% | Gonzaga, the #3 seed, faces a Miami (FL) team ranked #7 in the West Region. Gonzaga's relentless offense and pesky defense give them a 72% win probability. The Bulldogs' dominance in rebounding and defense-rebounding could prove crucial. |
| mm26-e-r4-g1 | 4 | Duke Blue Devils vs UConn Huskies | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 77.0% | Duke enters the tourney as a hot team with a banged-up UConn facing a deep FC defense. **77% win**. |
| mm26-mw-r4-g1 | 4 | Michigan Wolverines vs Virginia Cavaliers | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 75.0% | Michigan's dynamic offense led by Yaxel Lendeborg and strong defense (2nd in DEF EFG%) setups a combo that's dangerous. Virginia relies on balance (нг strong individual stars) and defense (14th in DEF EFG%) to control the pace (65.6 Adj. Tempo). 72% win probability. |
| mm26-s-r4-g1 | 4 | Florida Gators vs North Carolina Tar Heels | Florida Gators (#1) | 75.0% | South Region 1-seed Florida vs 6-seed North Carolina: Gators' elite defense meets Tar Heels' offensive edge. Projected winner: Florida Gators, 72% win probability. |
| mm26-w-r4-g1 | 4 | Arizona Wildcats vs Gonzaga Bulldogs | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 68.0% | Are you ready for our bracket showdown? The Arizona Wildcats, led by senior guard Jaden Bradley, are on a 23-game win streak. Gonzaga, under coach Mark Few, plays strong defense. The dependent factor: Who matches up better defensively? The winner: I say Arizona! 68% win probability. |
| mm26-ff-g1 | 5 | Duke Blue Devils vs Arizona Wildcats | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 82.0% | Battle of the bluebloods! Duke's mighty defense faces Arizona's zone offense. 78% win probability for Duke in a defensive showdown. |
| mm26-ff-g2 | 5 | Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines | Florida Gators (#1) | 65.0% | The stage is set for a regional final! Our Selection Breakdown series takes a look at top teams Florida Gators and Michigan Wolverines who battle for a Final Four spot. Things could get tight against a stingy defense like Florida's |
| mm26-championship | 6 | Duke Blue Devils vs Florida Gators | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 78.0% | Duke (ACC champs) vs Florida (SEC champs), close defensive battle expected. Fiona (ACC) has the best D in the land, but that SEC offense is potent. Key player: Thomas Haugh vs Cameron Boozer, who wins that PF battle will rise to the occasion. |