2026 National Championship
Gemma 3 12B 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) | 92.0% | Duke's #1 defense clashes with Siena's inconsistent offense. The Blue Devils' elite efficiency and rebounding should dominate. Siena needs a miracle. 72% win for Duke. |
| mm26-e-r1-g2 | 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes vs TCU Horned Frogs | Ohio State Buckeyes (#8) | 75.0% | Ohio St.'s elite offense (125.2 AdjO) clashes with TCU's stout defense (99.6 AdjD). The Buckeyes' experience and rebounding edge give them a slight advantage. 72% win. |
| mm26-e-r1-g3 | 1 | St. John's Red Storm vs Northern Iowa Panthers | St. John's Red Storm (#5) | 78.0% | St. John's boasts a stellar defense (94.8 AdjDE) and a 28-6 record, but Northern Iowa's strong eFG% (54.4%) and defensive rebounding could pose a challenge. Expect a close, physical game. St. John's has a 72% win probability. |
| mm26-e-r1-g4 | 1 | Kansas Jayhawks vs Cal Baptist Lancers | Kansas Jayhawks (#4) | 72.0% | Kansas's elite defense (#10) clashes with Cal Baptist's surprising efficiency (#186 O, #38 D). The Jayhawks' superior strength of schedule and rebounding advantage should prevail, giving them a 72% win. |
| mm26-e-r1-g5 | 1 | Louisville Cardinals vs South Florida Bulls | Louisville Cardinals (#6) | 78.0% | Louisville's elite defense (98.1 AdjDE) clashes with South Florida's offensive rebounding (38.2 ORB%). The Cardinals' experience and higher efficiency give them an edge, but USF's tempo and boards could complicate things. 72% win. |
| mm26-e-r1-g6 | 1 | Michigan State Spartans vs North Dakota State Bison | Michigan State Spartans (#3) | 85.0% | Michigan St.'s elite defense (96.0 AdjDE) clashes with NDSU's surprisingly competitive offense (111.4 AdjOE). The Spartans' experience and rebounding advantage should be decisive. 72% win. |
| mm26-e-r1-g7 | 1 | UCLA Bruins vs UCF Knights | UCLA Bruins (#7) | 75.0% | UCLA's elite defense (49th nationally) clashes with UCF's high-octane offense (69.1 tempo). UCLA's experience and slightly better SOS give them the edge, but UCF's rebounding could be a factor. 72% win. |
| mm26-e-r1-g8 | 1 | UConn Huskies vs Furman Paladins | UConn Huskies (#2) | 88.0% | Connecticut's elite defense (94.6 AdjDE) clashes with Furman's offensive firepower (106.8 AdjO). UConn's experience and rebounding advantage should be decisive. 72% win. |
| 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) | 72.0% | Georgia's offense (124.4 AdjO) clashes with Saint Louis' stout D (102.3 AdjD). SLU's elite eFG% (59.8%) vs. Georgia's porous defense is the key. Expect a close, physical game. 72% win for Saint Louis. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g3 | 1 | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Akron Zips | Texas Tech Red Raiders (#5) | 78.0% | Elite offense vs. stout defense! Texas Tech's #8 AdjO is a handful, but Akron's hot shooting (58.6 eFG%) could challenge. Texas Tech favored, 72% win. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g4 | 1 | Alabama Crimson Tide vs Hofstra Pride | Alabama Crimson Tide (#4) | 88.0% | Alabama's elite offense (3rd AdjO) clashes with Hofstra's defensive struggles (96th AdjD). The Tide's pace and efficiency should be too much. 72% win. |
| 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) | 88.0% | Virginia's elite defense (95.6 AdjDE) clashes with Wright State's offensive struggles (112.4 AdjO). The Cavaliers' experience and rebounding advantage should be decisive. 72% win. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g7 | 1 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Santa Clara Broncos | Santa Clara Broncos (#10) | 72.0% | High-powered Santa Clara offense (125.0 AdjO) clashes with Kentucky's solid defense (100.0 AdjD). The Broncos' elite offense and strong rebounding give them an edge, but Kentucky's experience matters. 72% win for Santa Clara. |
| mm26-mw-r1-g8 | 1 | Iowa State Cyclones vs Tennessee State Tigers | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 85.0% | Elite defense meets middling offense in the Midwest. Iowa St.'s #6 defense stifles Tennessee St.'s #240 offense. Expect a low-scoring affair. 72% win for Iowa St. |
| 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) | 72.0% | Clemson's elite defense (96.9 AdjDE) clashes with Iowa's high-octane offense (122.1 AdjOE). Iowa's tempo and rebounding could be the difference, but Clemson's experience matters. 72% win for Iowa. |
| mm26-s-r1-g3 | 1 | Vanderbilt Commodores vs McNeese Cowboys | Vanderbilt Commodores (#5) | 78.0% | Vanderbilt's elite offense (126.0 AdjO) clashes with McNeese's surprisingly solid defense (102.1 AdjD). The Commodores' experience and higher Barthag (0.9405 vs 0.7645) give them the edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r1-g4 | 1 | Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Troy Trojans | Nebraska Cornhuskers (#4) | 88.0% | Nebraska's elite defense (93.4 AdjDE) clashes with Troy's offensive rebounding (35.2 ORB%). The Cornhuskers' experience and superior efficiency give them a strong edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r1-g5 | 1 | North Carolina Tar Heels vs VCU Rams | North Carolina Tar Heels (#6) | 72.0% | High-powered offense meets stout defense in this matchup! North Carolina's 121.5 AdjO vs. VCU's 104.0 AdjD creates a compelling clash. UNC holds a slight edge, projected at 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r1-g6 | 1 | Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn Quakers | Illinois Fighting Illini (#3) | 88.0% | Illinois's elite offense (2nd AdjO, 131.9) clashes with Penn's gritty defense (121st AdjD). The Illini's tempo and rebounding advantage should be too much. 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r1-g7 | 1 | Saint Mary's Gaels vs Texas A&M Aggies | Saint Mary's Gaels (#7) | 78.0% | Saint Mary's boasts a stellar defense (#22) and a potent offense (#48), while Texas A&M thrives on a faster tempo and slightly better offensive efficiency. The Gaels' defensive prowess and experience give them the edge in this matchup. 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r1-g8 | 1 | Houston Cougars vs Idaho Vandals | Houston Cougars (#2) | 88.0% | Houston's elite defense (91.8 AdjDE) clashes with Idaho's offensive struggles (108.8 AdjOE). The Cougars' experience and efficiency give them a commanding edge. Expect a dominant performance: 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r1-g1 | 1 | Arizona Wildcats vs LIU Sharks | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 92.0% | Elite defense meets a struggling offense. Arizona's #4 defense and potent rebounding will stifle LIU, who struggles to score efficiently. Expect a dominant performance. 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r1-g2 | 1 | Villanova Wildcats vs Utah State Aggies | Utah State Aggies (#9) | 72.0% | High-powered Utah St. offense (122.9 AdjO) clashes with Villanova's solid defense (100.4 AdjD). Aggies' strong SOS & Barthag (0.8921) give them an edge. 72% win probability for Utah St. |
| mm26-w-r1-g3 | 1 | Wisconsin Badgers vs High Point Panthers | Wisconsin Badgers (#5) | 78.0% | Wisconsin's elite offense (7th AdjO) clashes with High Point's surprising efficiency (73rd AdjO). The Badgers' defense is a concern, but their experience and higher SOS give them the edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r1-g4 | 1 | Arkansas Razorbacks vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | Arkansas Razorbacks (#4) | 72.0% | Arkansas's elite offense (6th nationally) clashes with Hawaii's surprisingly stout defense (52nd). The Razorbacks' tempo and offensive firepower should be too much, giving them a 72% win probability. |
| 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) | 88.0% | Gonzaga's elite defense (93.9 AdjDE) clashes with Kennesaw St.'s offensive struggles (110.7 AdjO). The Zags' experience and rebounding advantage should be decisive. 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r1-g7 | 1 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Missouri Tigers | Miami (FL) Hurricanes (#7) | 72.0% | Miami's elite offense (121.1 AdjO) clashes with Missouri's stout defense (103.0 AdjD). Miami's experience and tempo advantage could be key, giving them a 72% win probability. |
| mm26-w-r1-g8 | 1 | Purdue Boilermakers vs Queens University Royals | Purdue Boilermakers (#2) | 88.0% | Elite offense vs. middling defense. Purdue's #1 offense should feast, but Queens' high tempo and offensive rebounding could complicate matters. Purdue favored 72% win. |
| mm26-e-r2-g1 | 2 | Duke Blue Devils vs Ohio State Buckeyes | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 78.0% | Elite defense meets potent offense in this East Region clash! Duke's #1 defense (90.4 AdjDE) faces Ohio State's balanced attack (125.2 AdjO). Duke's Barthag rating (0.9821) edges OSU's (0.9177). 72% win for the Blue Devils. |
| mm26-e-r2-g2 | 2 | St. John's Red Storm vs Kansas Jayhawks | St. John's Red Storm (#5) | 68.0% | St. John's boasts a stellar defense (94.8 AdjDE, #12) and a lengthy win streak, but Kansas's high-powered offense (117.9 AdjOE, #55) and tougher schedule could be the difference. Expect a close, physical game. St. John's has a 68% win probability. |
| mm26-e-r2-g3 | 2 | Louisville Cardinals vs Michigan State Spartans | Michigan State Spartans (#3) | 72.0% | Louisville's offense (124.0 AdjO) clashes with Michigan St.'s stout defense (96.0 AdjD). The Spartans' rebounding dominance (+7.3 ORB%) could be the difference. 72% win for Michigan St. |
| mm26-e-r2-g4 | 2 | UCLA Bruins vs UConn Huskies | UConn Huskies (#2) | 72.0% | UConn's elite defense (94.6 AdjDE) clashes with UCLA's potent offense (124.7 AdjO). UConn's superior strength of schedule and Barthag rating (0.9582) give them the edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g1 | 2 | Michigan Wolverines vs Saint Louis Billikens | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 88.0% | Elite defense meets a high-scoring attack! Michigan's #2 defense (90.8) clashes with Saint Louis's efficient offense (119.8). Michigan's superior strength of schedule and Barthag rating suggest a strong favorite – 72% win. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g2 | 2 | Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Alabama Crimson Tide | Texas Tech Red Raiders (#5) | 72.0% | Elite offense vs. stout defense! Alabama's #3 O-Efficiency (129.5) clashes with Texas Tech's #27 D-Efficiency (98.8). Texas Tech's Barthag (0.9444) edges Alabama's (0.9341), but Alabama's tempo (73.0) could be the difference. 72% win for Texas Tech. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g3 | 2 | Tennessee Volunteers vs Virginia Cavaliers | Virginia Cavaliers (#3) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets efficient offense in a clash of styles! Virginia's stellar defense (95.6 AdjDE) faces a tough Tennessee squad (121.5 AdjO). Virginia's superior strength of schedule and Barthag rating give them a slight edge – 72% win. |
| mm26-mw-r2-g4 | 2 | Santa Clara Broncos vs Iowa State Cyclones | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 88.0% | Elite defense meets potent offense in the Midwest! Iowa St.'s #6 defense stifles Santa Clara's #15 offense. Expect a grind-it-out affair. Iowa St. favored 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r2-g1 | 2 | Florida Gators vs Iowa Hawkeyes | Florida Gators (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets solid offense in this matchup. Florida's #3 defense stifles Iowa's scoring, but can they contain Bennett Stirtz? Florida has a 72% win probability. |
| mm26-s-r2-g2 | 2 | Vanderbilt Commodores vs Nebraska Cornhuskers | Vanderbilt Commodores (#5) | 78.0% | Vanderbilt's elite offense (126.0 AdjO) clashes with Nebraska's stifling defense (93.4 AdjD). The Commodores' experience and high-quality wins give them an edge. Nebraska's strong SOS and close-game resilience shouldn't be overlooked. 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r2-g3 | 2 | North Carolina Tar Heels vs Illinois Fighting Illini | Illinois Fighting Illini (#3) | 72.0% | Illinois's elite offense (131.9 AdjO) clashes with North Carolina's balanced squad (0.9036 Barthag). The Illini's high tempo and rebounding advantage could be too much, giving them a 72% win probability. |
| mm26-s-r2-g4 | 2 | Saint Mary's Gaels vs Houston Cougars | Houston Cougars (#2) | 88.0% | Elite defense meets offensive efficiency in this South Region clash! Houston's #5 defense stifles Saint Mary's' #48 offense. Expect a grind-it-out affair with Houston favored – 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r2-g1 | 2 | Arizona Wildcats vs Utah State Aggies | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets efficient offense in a clash of styles! Arizona's #4 defense stifles Utah St.'s #27 offense. Arizona's Barthag of 0.9771 vs Utah St.'s 0.8921. 72% win for Arizona. |
| mm26-w-r2-g2 | 2 | Wisconsin Badgers vs Arkansas Razorbacks | Arkansas Razorbacks (#4) | 72.0% | High-powered offenses clash! Arkansas's elite offense (127.8 AdjO) faces a stout Wisconsin defense (102.2 AdjD). Expect a fast-paced, scoring affair. Arkansas favored, 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r2-g3 | 2 | BYU Cougars vs Gonzaga Bulldogs | Gonzaga Bulldogs (#3) | 78.0% | Elite defense meets offensive firepower! Gonzaga's #9 D holds BYU's potent offense (124.8 ORtg) in check. BYU's 13-game win streak shows resilience, but can they handle the Bulldogs' dominance? 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r2-g4 | 2 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs Purdue Boilermakers | Purdue Boilermakers (#2) | 72.0% | Elite offense vs. solid defense. Purdue's #1 offense will test Miami's D, but can they handle Purdue's size? Miami's experience could be a factor. 72% win for Purdue. |
| mm26-e-r3-g1 | 3 | Duke Blue Devils vs St. John's Red Storm | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 78.0% | Elite defense meets efficient offense! Duke's #1 defense (90.4 AdjDE) clashes with St. John's (119.4 AdjO) in a battle of contrasting styles. Duke's dominance on the glass gives them a slight edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-e-r3-g2 | 3 | Michigan State Spartans vs UConn Huskies | UConn Huskies (#2) | 78.0% | Elite offense vs. stout defense! UConn's high-powered attack (124.2 AdjO) faces Michigan St.'s tough D (96.0 AdjD). Barthag favors UConn (0.9582 vs 0.9444), but Michigan St.'s experience could be the difference. 72% win. |
| mm26-mw-r3-g1 | 3 | Michigan Wolverines vs Texas Tech Red Raiders | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets potent offense in the Midwest! Michigan's #2 defense (90.8) clashes with Texas Tech's #8 offense (126.3). Michigan's superior strength of schedule and overall efficiency give them a 72% win probability. |
| mm26-mw-r3-g2 | 3 | Virginia Cavaliers vs Iowa State Cyclones | Iowa State Cyclones (#2) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets potent offense in the Midwest! Iowa St.'s #6 defense clashes with Virginia's methodical attack. Iowa St. boasts a higher Barthag (0.9655 vs 0.9412) and a slight tempo advantage, but Virginia's experience is a factor. 72% win for Iowa St. |
| mm26-s-r3-g1 | 3 | Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores | Florida Gators (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets offensive firepower in this SEC clash! Florida's #3 defense clashes with Vanderbilt's #11 offense. Florida's superior efficiency and rebounding give them the edge – 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r3-g2 | 3 | Illinois Fighting Illini vs Houston Cougars | Houston Cougars (#2) | 72.0% | Elite offense vs. lockdown defense! Illinois' #2 scoring attack clashes with Houston's #5 D. Illinois' tempo and Wagler's scoring will test Houston's discipline. Houston's superior rebounding and SOS give them the edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r3-g1 | 3 | Arizona Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets explosive offense in the West! Arizona's #4 defense clashes with Arkansas' #6 offense. Arizona's superior strength of schedule and Barthag rating give them the edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-w-r3-g2 | 3 | Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Purdue Boilermakers | Purdue Boilermakers (#2) | 72.0% | Elite offense vs. elite defense! Purdue's #1 AdjO is a nightmare, but Gonzaga's #9 AdjD is built to slow them down. Expect a grind-it-out affair with a close finish. 72% win for Purdue. |
| mm26-e-r4-g1 | 4 | Duke Blue Devils vs UConn Huskies | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets potent offense in the East! Duke's #1 defense (90.4 AdjDE) clashes with UConn's #20 offense (124.2 AdjOE). Duke's Boozer is a beast, but can UConn slow him down? 72% win for Duke. |
| mm26-mw-r4-g1 | 4 | Michigan Wolverines vs Iowa State Cyclones | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense meets efficient offense in the Midwest! Michigan's #2 defense (90.8) clashes with Iowa St.'s #6 (92.6). Michigan's superior strength of schedule and Barthag rating give them the edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-s-r4-g1 | 4 | Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars | Florida Gators (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense clashes with efficient offense! Florida's #3 D faces Houston's #5, but Houston's slower tempo could stifle the Gators. Expect a grind. Florida has a 72% win probability. |
| mm26-w-r4-g1 | 4 | Arizona Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers | Arizona Wildcats (#1) | 72.0% | Elite offense vs. stout defense! Purdue's #1 AdjO is tested by Arizona's #4 AdjD. Arizona's experience and rebounding edge could be the difference. 72% win for Arizona. |
| mm26-ff-g1 | 5 | Duke Blue Devils vs Arizona Wildcats | Duke Blue Devils (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense clashes with high-powered offense! Duke's #1 defense (90.4 AdjDE) faces Arizona's #9 offense (126.3 AdjOE). Expect a grind. Duke 72% win. |
| mm26-ff-g2 | 5 | Florida Gators vs Michigan Wolverines | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defense clashes with potent offense! Michigan's #2 D efficiency faces Florida's #10 O. Michigan's superior strength of schedule and Barthag rating give them a slight edge. 72% win. |
| mm26-championship | 6 | Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan Wolverines | Michigan Wolverines (#1) | 72.0% | Elite defenses clash! Michigan's #1 SOS & high tempo meet Duke's #1 defense & Boozer's dominance. Close game history suggests a nail-biter, but Michigan's experience gives them a slight edge. 72% win. |