2026 National Championship
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bracket
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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) | 98.0% | Duke, the #1 seed, boasts an elite offense (AdjOE 128.1, #5) and stifling defense (AdjDE 90.4, #1) for a 98% win probability. Siena, despite winning its conference, faces a monumental challenge with significantly lower efficiency ratings across the board. |
| mm26-e-r1-g2 | 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes vs TCU Horned Frogs | Ohio State Buckeyes (#8) | 75.0% | Ohio St.'s potent offense (12th AdjOE) and high eFG% face TCU's disruptive defense (30th AdjDE) and turnover-forcing ability. The Buckeyes' superior overall efficiency gives them a 75% win probability despite TCU's strong defensive metrics. |
| mm26-e-r1-g3 | 1 | St. John's Red Storm vs Northern Iowa Panthers | St. John's Red Storm (#5) | 85.0% | St. John's, a dominant force with an 85% win probability, rolls into the tournament on an 8-game win streak, boasting elite defense (#12 AdjDE) and a high-octane offense ready to run circles around Northern Iowa. |
| mm26-e-r1-g4 | 1 | Kansas Jayhawks vs Cal Baptist Lancers | Kansas Jayhawks (#4) | 85.0% | Kansas's elite defense (#10 AdjDE) and deeper roster face Cal Baptist's high-usage scorer, Dominique Daniels Jr., and strong offensive rebounding. Despite recent stumbles, KU's strength of schedule and overall efficiency predict an 85% win probability. |
| mm26-e-r1-g5 | 1 | Louisville Cardinals vs South Florida Bulls | Louisville Cardinals (#6) | 68.0% | Louisville brings elite efficiency and a battle-tested resume into this matchup with a 68% win probability. But don't sleep on South Florida's hot streak and ability to force turnovers, making this a classic 6-11 upset threat. |
| mm26-e-r1-g6 | 1 | Michigan State Spartans vs North Dakota State Bison | Michigan State Spartans (#3) | 88.0% | Michigan St. brings elite defense (#16 AdjDE) and a top-30 offense (#28 AdjOE) to face a hot North Dakota St. squad. Can the Bison's 9-game win streak overcome the Spartans' significant statistical advantage and battle-tested schedule? 88% win. |
| mm26-e-r1-g7 | 1 | UCLA Bruins vs UCF Knights | UCLA Bruins (#7) | 70.0% | UCLA's balanced attack and superior efficiency ratings give them a clear edge over UCF. With better shooting, fewer turnovers, and recent momentum, UCLA is favored to win 70% of the time. |
| mm26-e-r1-g8 | 1 | UConn Huskies vs Furman Paladins | UConn Huskies (#2) | 97.0% | Connecticut, a dominant force with elite offensive and defensive efficiency, enters the tournament as a heavy favorite. Their high-powered attack and stout defense are a tough challenge for Furman, despite the Paladins' recent win streak. Expect UConn to win with ~97% probability. |
| 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 | Georgia Bulldogs (#8) | 61.0% | Georgia's balanced attack and tougher schedule give them an edge, but Saint Louis's elite shooting efficiency poses a major threat. With a 61% win probability, expect a tight contest where Georgia's ability to force turnovers and control the pace will be crucial. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g3 | 1 | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Akron Zips | Texas Tech Red Raiders (#5) | 85.0% | Texas Tech rolls into March Madness with a 78% win probability. Their elite offense and stingy defense, honed by a brutal schedule, should overcome Akron's strong shooting and recent hot streak. Expect an efficient Texas Tech performance. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g4 | 1 | Alabama Crimson Tide vs Hofstra Pride | Alabama Crimson Tide (#4) | 88.0% | Alabama's elite offense (#3 AdjOE, 55.4% eFG) clashes with Hofstra's slower pace and decent defense. Can Hofstra slow them down? Unlikely. Alabama wins this 88% of the time. Expect a high-scoring affair that favors the Crimson Tide. |
| 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) | 92.0% | Virginia, a dominant 3-seed, boasts a suffocating defense (AdjDE #14) and efficient offense (AdjOE #31), reflected in a top-tier Barthag rating. They face Wright St., who rely on their own efficient offense but struggle defensively. Virginia wins 92% of the time. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g7 | 1 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Santa Clara Broncos | Kentucky Wildcats (#7) | 68.0% | The Kentucky Wildcats, battle-tested through a grueling SEC schedule, will rely on their defense and foul-drawing ability against the high-octane Santa Clara offense. Kentucky wins 68% of simulations in this Midwest Region showdown. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g8 | 1 | Iowa State Cyclones vs Tennessee State Tigers | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 96.0% | Iowa St.'s elite defense and potent offense make them a formidable opponent, with a 96% win probability over a Tennessee St. team that lacks high-major experience and struggles defensively. |
| 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 | Iowa Hawkeyes (#9) | 55.0% | Iowa's elite offense (#29 AdjOE) faces Clemson's stout defense (#20 AdjDE) in a battle of contrasting styles. Can Bennett Stirtz lead the Hawkeyes past Clemson's balanced attack? Iowa wins with 55% probability. |
| mm26-s-r1-g3 | 1 | Vanderbilt Commodores vs McNeese Cowboys | Vanderbilt Commodores (#5) | 82.0% | Vanderbilt's elite offense and battle-tested roster clash with McNeese St.'s aggressive defense and potent offensive rebounding. The Commodores hold a significant edge, with an 82% win probability, but don't count out the Cowboys' ability to disrupt. |
| mm26-s-r1-g4 | 1 | Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Troy Trojans | Nebraska Cornhuskers (#4) | 90.0% | Nebraska's elite defense (#7 AdjDE) clashes with Troy's high-usage offense. The Huskers' powerful Barthag rating (0.9315) suggests they'll dominate, with a ~90% win probability. |
| mm26-s-r1-g5 | 1 | North Carolina Tar Heels vs VCU Rams | North Carolina Tar Heels (#6) | 75.0% | North Carolina (75% win) brings elite efficiency and a dominant frontcourt, but VCU's relentless turnover-forcing defense and free-throw prowess could spring an upset. Can UNC withstand the pressure and avoid a March Madness shocker? |
| mm26-s-r1-g6 | 1 | Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn Quakers | Illinois Fighting Illini (#3) | 85.0% | Illinois, the elite 3-seed, clashes with 14-seed Penn. Illinois boasts top-tier AdjOE (131.9) and AdjDE (98.1), backed by a #6 Barthag rating. Penn's numbers lag significantly. Expect Illinois to dominate, projecting an 85% win probability. |
| mm26-s-r1-g7 | 1 | Saint Mary's Gaels vs Texas A&M Aggies | Saint Mary's Gaels (#7) | 65.0% | Saint Mary's (#25 Barthag, #22 AdjDE) meets Texas A&M (#42 AdjOE, #40 WAB Rank) in a clash of styles. The Gaels' defensive strength and elite rebounding give them a 65% win probability over the Aggies' up-tempo offense. |
| mm26-s-r1-g8 | 1 | Houston Cougars vs Idaho Vandals | Houston Cougars (#2) | 90.0% | Houston's elite defense (#5 AdjDE) and suffocating tempo clash with Idaho's lower-tier offense (#166 AdjOE). The Cougars' physicality and turnover-forcing prowess will dictate the game. Houston wins 90% of simulations. |
| mm26-w-r1-g1 | 1 | Arizona Wildcats vs LIU Sharks | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 98.0% | Arizona (32-2) brings elite offense (AdjOE 126.3) and stifling defense (AdjDE 91.1) against LIU (24-10). Wildcats are a dominant force (#3 Barthag) expected to roll with 98% win probability. |
| mm26-w-r1-g2 | 1 | Villanova Wildcats vs Utah State Aggies | Utah State Aggies (#9) | 65.0% | Utah St. (MWC) brings an efficient offense and strong momentum into this matchup. With a 58% win probability, their eFG% advantage and aggressive free throw rate could be the difference. Villanova's tough schedule prepares them, but can they slow down the Aggies? |
| mm26-w-r1-g3 | 1 | Wisconsin Badgers vs High Point Panthers | Wisconsin Badgers (#5) | 78.0% | Wisconsin boasts an elite offense (#7 AdjOE) against High Point's struggling defense (#148 AdjDE). Can the Panthers' high-octane offense and strong rebounding keep up? Wisconsin favored (78% win prob). |
| mm26-w-r1-g4 | 1 | Arkansas Razorbacks vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | Arkansas Razorbacks (#4) | 90.0% | Arkansas's explosive offense and battle-tested roster face Hawaii's disciplined defense. Expect the Razorbacks' high-powered attack, fueled by Darius Acuff Jr., to overcome the Rainbow Warriors' grit. 90% win for Arkansas. |
| 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) | 95.0% | Gonzaga, a dominant force with elite defense (#9 AdjDE) and a potent offense (#37 AdjOE), is poised for a deep run. They're a heavy favorite, with a projected 95% chance of advancing past Kennesaw St., who face an uphill battle against a far superior opponent. |
| mm26-w-r1-g7 | 1 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Missouri Tigers | Miami (FL) Hurricanes (#7) | 68.0% | Miami's balanced attack and defensive edge position them for victory. With a potent 121.1 AdjOE and superior turnover control, they're poised to overcome Missouri's tough schedule. Expect a 68% win for Miami. |
| mm26-w-r1-g8 | 1 | Purdue Boilermakers vs Queens University Royals | Purdue Boilermakers (#2) | 95.0% | Purdue's #1 offense clashes with Queens' #317 defense. Can the 15-seed pull off a monumental upset? Purdue's elite efficiency and strong SOS make them heavy favorites with an estimated 95% win probability. |
| mm26-e-r2-g1 | 2 | Duke Blue Devils vs Ohio State Buckeyes | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 90.0% | Duke rolls into the tournament as the #1 overall seed, boasting the nation's top defense and Barthag rating. They're heavily favored with a 90% win probability against Ohio State, who will struggle to match Duke's elite efficiency on both ends of the court. Expect a dominant performance from the Blue Devils. |
| mm26-e-r2-g2 | 2 | St. John's Red Storm vs Kansas Jayhawks | St. John's Red Storm (#5) | 70.0% | St. John's enters red-hot with a significant edge in forcing turnovers and offensive rebounding, setting them up to control tempo. With 70% win probability, the Red Storm look poised for an upset over a slumping Kansas. |
| mm26-e-r2-g3 | 2 | Louisville Cardinals vs Michigan State Spartans | Michigan State Spartans (#3) | 68.0% | Louisville's potent offense faces Michigan St.'s elite defense & rebounding. Spartans win this East Region battle behind a tougher schedule and superior efficiency. Michigan St. 68% win. |
| mm26-e-r2-g4 | 2 | UCLA Bruins vs UConn Huskies | UConn Huskies (#2) | 82.0% | Connecticut's elite defense and rebounding should stifle UCLA, despite the Bruins' offensive efficiency. Look for the Huskies to assert their dominance with an 82% win probability. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g1 | 2 | Michigan Wolverines vs Georgia Bulldogs | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 88.0% | Michigan, a dominant 1-seed, faces Georgia. The Wolverines boast elite efficiency on both ends of the floor and a Barthag rating of 0.9818, signaling a commanding performance. Expect a Michigan win with 88% confidence. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g2 | 2 | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide | Alabama Crimson Tide (#4) | 62.0% | Alabama's #3 offense meets Texas Tech's balanced attack in a Midwest showdown. Bama's high tempo and free-throw prowess give them the edge, but Tech's offensive rebounding could keep it close. Expect Alabama to win with 62% probability. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g3 | 2 | Tennessee Volunteers vs Virginia Cavaliers | Virginia Cavaliers (#3) | 65.0% | Virginia's balanced attack and elite shooting make them formidable. While Tennessee brings strong offensive rebounding, Virginia's superior overall efficiency and battle-tested record give them a 65% win probability. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g4 | 2 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 88.0% | Iowa St.'s elite defense (#6 AdjDE) and turnover-forcing machine (#1 Def TO%) clash with Kentucky's inconsistent offense. The Cyclones' well-rounded attack and strong rebounding edge should power them past the Wildcats. Iowa St. wins with 88% probability. |
| mm26-s-r2-g1 | 2 | Florida Gators vs Iowa Hawkeyes | Florida Gators (#1) | 75.0% | Florida's elite defense and overwhelming offensive rebounding will be too much for Iowa. The Gators are 75% confident to advance, stifling Stirtz and dominating the paint to secure their spot. |
| mm26-s-r2-g2 | 2 | Vanderbilt Commodores vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | Vanderbilt Commodores (#5) | 70.0% | Vanderbilt's top-tier offense (126.0 AdjOE) meets Nebraska's suffocating defense (93.4 AdjDE). The Commodores' pace (69.4 Adj. Tempo) and elite offensive rebounding (30.8% ORB) will test the Cornhuskers' discipline. Vanderbilt win: 70%. |
| mm26-s-r2-g3 | 2 | North Carolina Tar Heels vs Illinois Fighting Illini | Illinois Fighting Illini (#3) | 78.0% | Illinois's #2 Adj. Offensive Efficiency and #6 Barthag rating give them a significant edge over North Carolina's solid but not elite metrics. With elite offensive rebounding, Illinois enters as the favorite. Prediction: Illinois wins with 78% probability. |
| mm26-s-r2-g4 | 2 | Saint Mary's Gaels vs Houston Cougars | Houston Cougars (#2) | 85.0% | Houston, #5 in Barthag, boasts an elite #5 AdjDE and #14 AdjOE. They'll need to overcome Saint Mary's #22 AdjDE and strong offensive rebounding. Houston has an 85% win probability. |
| mm26-w-r2-g1 | 2 | Arizona Wildcats vs Utah State Aggies | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 85.0% | Arizona (1-seed) brings elite defense and rebounding against Utah St.'s efficient offense. Expect Arizona to control the glass and force tough shots. Arizona 85% win. |
| mm26-w-r2-g2 | 2 | Wisconsin Badgers vs Arkansas Razorbacks | Arkansas Razorbacks (#4) | 68.0% | Arkansas brings elite offense (#6 AdjOE) and a higher tempo to face Wisconsin's balanced attack. With stronger metrics across the board and a tougher schedule, the Razorbacks are poised to advance. Arkansas 68% win. |
| mm26-w-r2-g3 | 2 | BYU Cougars vs Gonzaga Bulldogs | Gonzaga Bulldogs (#3) | 80.0% | Gonzaga's elite defense and superior power rating give them an 80% chance to advance against a BYU team with a potent offense but defensive vulnerabilities. BYU's tougher schedule provides a narrative hook. |
| mm26-w-r2-g4 | 2 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Purdue Boilermakers | Purdue Boilermakers (#2) | 82.0% | Purdue's top-ranked offense and elite Barthag rating make them a heavy favorite against Miami. Can the Hurricanes' balanced attack overcome the Boilermakers' firepower? Purdue wins with 82% probability. |
| mm26-e-r3-g1 | 3 | Duke Blue Devils vs St. John's Red Storm | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 82.0% | Duke's dominant defense (#1 AdjDE) and potent offense (#5 AdjOE) make them tough to beat. Their #1 Barthag rating underscores their elite status. Expect Duke to advance with ~82% win probability. |
| mm26-e-r3-g2 | 3 | Michigan State Spartans vs UConn Huskies | UConn Huskies (#2) | 78.0% | UConn's lockdown defense and efficient offense make them favorites in this matchup. Their 78% win probability hinges on limiting MSU's second-chance points and forcing turnovers against a slightly faster-paced Spartans squad. |
| mm26-mw-r3-g1 | 3 | Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 82.0% | Michigan, a 1-seed, enters the tournament as a defensive juggernaut (AdjDE #2, Barthag #2) poised to stifle Alabama's high-octane offense (AdjOE #3). Look for Michigan to control the tempo and secure an 82% win probability. No seed numbers. |
| mm26-mw-r3-g2 | 3 | Virginia Cavaliers vs Iowa State Cyclones | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 67.0% | Iowa St.'s elite defense and offensive firepower (67% win) clash with Virginia's suffocating D and methodical pace. The Cyclones force turnovers at a high rate, while the Cavaliers rely on controlling possessions. The battle for tempo and efficiency will dictate who advances in the Midwest. |
| mm26-s-r3-g1 | 3 | Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores | Florida Gators (#1) | 62.0% | Florida, a 1-seed, faces Vanderbilt, a 5-seed, in a rematch after Vandy's recent 91-74 SEC tournament upset. Florida's #3 AdjDE and #4 Barthag make them favorites, but Vandy's turnover-forcing defense will test them. Florida wins 62% of simulations. |
| mm26-s-r3-g2 | 3 | Illinois Fighting Illini vs Houston Cougars | Houston Cougars (#2) | 68.0% | Houston's suffocating #5 AdjDE and #5 Barthag power rating clash with Illinois's #2 AdjOE. Cougars win 68%. Expect a defensive slugfest where Houston's pressure proves too much for Illinois's high-flying offense. |
| mm26-w-r3-g1 | 3 | Arizona Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 75.0% | Arizona's #4 AdjDE and #3 Barthag make them formidable. While Arkansas boasts a #6 AdjOE, Arizona's balance, superior rebounding, and free-throw rate should secure a victory with a 75% win probability. |
| mm26-w-r3-g2 | 3 | Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Purdue Boilermakers | Purdue Boilermakers (#2) | 72.0% | Purdue's #1 Adj. Offensive Efficiency and battle-tested schedule make them the favorite against Gonzaga's formidable #9 Adj. Defensive Efficiency. The Boilermakers win 72% of simulations in this West Region clash. |
| mm26-e-r4-g1 | 4 | Duke Blue Devils vs UConn Huskies | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 85.0% | Duke's top-ranked defense and #5 offense make them a formidable opponent, backed by Barthag's #1 rating. UConn will struggle to match their firepower. Duke wins with 85% probability. |
| mm26-mw-r4-g1 | 4 | Michigan Wolverines vs Iowa State Cyclones | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 85.0% | Michigan's elite offense and stingy defense (AdjOE #4, AdjDE #2) make them a formidable force, giving them an 85% win probability over Iowa State. Expect a battle of tempo and turnovers. |
| mm26-s-r4-g1 | 4 | Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars | Florida Gators (#1) | 57.0% | Florida's elite defense (#3 AdjDE) and relentless offensive rebounding will test Houston's vaunted turnover-forcing ability. Can Florida's bigs control the paint against Houston's guards in a battle of contrasting paces? Florida 57% win. |
| mm26-w-r4-g1 | 4 | Arizona Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 68.0% | Arizona's suffocating defense (#4 AdjDE) and ability to get to the free-throw line (44.1 Off FTR) should be enough to edge out Purdue's #1 offense. Arizona wins 68% of the time, leveraging their balanced attack and defensive prowess. |
| mm26-ff-g1 | 5 | Duke Blue Devils vs Arizona Wildcats | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 62.0% | Duke's #1 defense and dynamic Cameron Boozer face Arizona's potent offense and strong frontcourt. Expect a defensive struggle, but Duke's slight edge in overall efficiency and star power gives them a 62% win probability in this elite matchup. |
| mm26-ff-g2 | 5 | Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 78.0% | Michigan's elite offense and defense, coupled with a tougher schedule, give them a significant edge over Florida, despite the Gators' rebounding prowess. Expect a hard-fought contest, with Michigan prevailing. Michigan 78% win. |
| mm26-championship | 6 | Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan Wolverines | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 72.0% | Duke's #1 defense and prior win over Michigan gives them the edge (72% win) over Michigan's potent #4 offense. It's a battle of titans where efficiency reigns, but Duke's momentum and defensive stranglehold set them apart. |