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Technically, it's just a list of college basketball teams, but a March Madness Bracket is much more. Every year in March, 68 Division I men's basketball teams face off in what has become one of the most incredible sporting events in the world. 

There are several reasons why this is the case, but filling out an NCAA bracket and joining a pool is a big reason.

While I aim to focus on making great March Madness premium picks daily, I also use my resources and expert handicapping strategies to make expert bracket picks each year. Grab my bracket here.

Let's explore how to fill out your bracket and look at some tips and strategies that can take you further. 

Is it possible to get a perfect NCAA bracket?

In short, no. Filling out a perfect bracket is nearly impossible. Gregg Nigl had an incredible run with 49 of 49 in 2019, but no one has ever picked all 63 games. In fact, the odds of getting a perfect bracket are 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 (that’s 9.2 quintillion). But, according to Duke Math Professor Jonathan Mattingly, if you account for a few guaranteed wins (i.e., 1 seed over 16 seed), the odds of picking all 32 games correctly is one in 2.4 trillion.

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My tips and strategies for your March Madness Bracket

Some strategies can help you make your picks. These will give you a place to start, but if you don't want to spend hours pouring over your decisions, keep it simple and grab my expert March Madness bracket.

Quality Over Quantity:

This is one of the most significant decisions you will need to make when filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket. You will have the option of filling out just one bracket and submitting it several times or filling out a different bracket, with various outcomes, to submit for every different bracket pool. 

The best strategy is to use the "quality over quantity" option when filling out a bracket. It is hard enough trying to fill out a bracket one time, and trying to change up your picks each time can make things more confusing. 

Expert Bracket Picks:

The NCAA Tournament is one of the biggest sporting events of the entire year, and experts love to weigh in and give their predictions. One of the best things you can do is read up on expert bracket picks and follow their suggestions when filling out your NCAA bracket. This doesn't mean the experts will nail the pick, but it is a great place to start. I use extensive data analysis and predictive modeling to build a solid bracket every year. 

Do Research; Put in the Time:

If you're a fan and you follow the teams, you probably have some ideas of what you want to win or think will win, but it's never a bad idea to do some actual research of your own. Look for betting trends, common opponents, and injury concerns. Consider coaching strategies and weather. Location is another important factor because some teams will be fortunate enough to play close to home, which gives them a solid advantage. 

Look For Upsets in the NCAA Tournament:

Upsets will happen throughout the NCAA Tournament, and you should be looking for them as you fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket. You should have already done your research, and you know which seeds are more prone to be upset, and that should play a role as you fill out your bracket. 

NCAA Cinderella Runs End:

We all know I love an underdog, and Cinderella teams and Cinderella runs make the NCAA Tournament special; just don't let your emotions get in the way of the data. Remember that Cinderella runs eventually end, and you should be careful about how far you take an underdog team without any statistical basis. Looking for upsets and picking them is a solid strategy, but so is choosing a Cinderella team to lose before reaching the second weekend. 

Pick With Your Mind, Not Your Heart:

If your favorite college basketball team has qualified for the NCAA Tournament, that could throw a huge wrinkle in your bracket picks. Having your team in the tournament is always exciting, but it can also add some stress and pressure when filling out your bracket. Remember to always pick with your mind and not your heart, even if it means not advancing your favorite team in your bracket. 

Enjoy the Madness:

Regardless of how well or poorly you are doing in your bracket pool, the NCAA Tournament is still one of the greatest sporting events of the calendar year. There are always historic upsets and some terrific drama associated with the tournament, and it is a tournament that is meant to be enjoyed. 

Hopefully, you haven't thrown away your bracket after the first weekend, but you should still enjoy the games regardless of how well your picks are doing.