{"id":23360,"date":"2023-03-01T17:28:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T01:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=23360"},"modified":"2025-03-28T21:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T04:41:05","slug":"march-madness-bracket-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/march-madness-bracket-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get a Perfect March Madness Bracket This Season?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019re more likely to date a supermodel, become a president of the United States, or even win the lottery than score a perfect March Madness bracket. According to the NCAA, your odds of getting every game right are 1 in 9.2 quintillion <\/strong>\u2014 a billion billions, 9.2 with\u2026 18 zeros. In the true sportsman-like spirit, it doesn\u2019t stop over 36 million people from filling it in every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the history of NCAA, no one has ever got a perfect bracket<\/strong>. A few people came close, but the NCAA says that even then the highest record of correct predictions is only 49. If you\u2019re an optimist, you probably read that your odds of winning aren\u2019t zero. We\u2019ll share the latest bracket predictions and tips on how to increase your chances<\/strong> of getting as close to perfect as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pssst\u2026 If you\u2019re only just discovering March Madness, don\u2019t worry. We have a glossary of key terms you need<\/a><\/strong> to sound like a seasoned basketball fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/h4>\nWhat Are March Madness Bracket Predictions?<\/a>
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Why Is The March Madness Bracket So Important?<\/a><\/section>\nIs the Perfect March Madness Bracket Even Possible?<\/a>
\nHandy Tips to Create a Perfect March Madness Bracket \u2014 Or As Close to Perfect As It Gets<\/a>
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Choose the Best<\/a><\/section>\n
Base Your Bets on Team Leaders<\/a><\/section>\n
Don\u2019t Forget About the Bottom Seeds<\/a><\/section>\n
Sprinkle Luck on \u201cUnlucky\u201d Teams<\/a><\/section>\n
Don\u2019t Let Dark Horses Bust Your Bracket<\/a><\/section>\nWhat Is the Best March Madness Bracket To Date?\n<\/a>
\nMarch Madness Glossary: Key Terms to Learn Before Filling In a Bracket<\/a>
\nBeat the Odds in the 2023 March Madness Tournament<\/a>
\nFAQ<\/a>
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What Are March Madness Bracket Predictions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Bracket Challenge is an official NCAA game<\/strong> developed for March Madness fans to actively participate in the tournament. Though you don\u2019t get to shoot for the hoops, you\u2019re in for a large monetary reward, and sometimes tickets to the next year\u2019s tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Predictions for the 2023 tournament are coming in hot<\/strong> and they change almost daily. Check out who to bet on this time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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March Madness Stage<\/strong><\/td>\n Predictions<\/strong><\/td>\n \n<\/tr><\/tbody>
Last Four In<\/strong><\/td>\n Nevada Wolf Pack
\nWisconsin Badgers
\nMississippi State Bulldogs
\nUSC Trojans\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
First Four Out<\/strong><\/td>\n Charleston Cougars
\nNorth Carolina Tar Heels
\nNew Mexico Lobos
\nUtah State Aggies\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Sweet 16<\/strong><\/td>\n Florida Atlantic Owls
\nHouston Cougars
\nSan Diego State Aztecs
\nUCLA Bruins
\nUConn Huskies
\nCreighton Bluejays
\nXavier Musketeers
\nTexas Longhorns
\nGonzaga Bulldogs
\nKansas State Wildcats
\nKent State Golden Flashes
\nPurdue Boilermakers
\nClemson Tigers
\nBaylor Bears
\nSaint Mary\u2019s Gaels\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Elite Eight<\/strong><\/td>\n Alabama Crimson Tide
\nHouston Cougars
\nUCLA Bruins
\nCreighton Bluejays
\nTexas Longhorns
\nKansas State Wildcats
\nPurdue Boilermakers
\nBaylor Bears\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Final Four<\/strong><\/td>\n Alabama Crimson Tide
\nHouston Cougars
\nPurdue Boilermakers
\nKansas State Wildcats\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Winner<\/strong><\/td>
\n 		Alabama Crimson Tide\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>
Player of the Year<\/strong><\/td>
\n 		Zach Edey, Purdue\n<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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Why Is The March Madness Bracket So Important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since its start in 1996, bracketology has become an inseparable part of March Madness<\/strong>. Millions of basketball fans jump through the hoops to one-up each other\u2019s predictions. All of a sudden, everyone is a bracketology expert of the same caliber as Joe Lunardi. But why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initial answer seems obvious. Filling in brackets gives you stakes in all March Madness games.<\/strong> Every victory can mean your loss and vice versa. You\u2019re no longer just a passive spectator, you get to get on the court with the basketball players. Many people even feel a sense of ownership over their favorite teams, making you more likely to watch NCAA March Madness<\/a> to the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March Madness cultivates the in-group concept, allowing everyone to feel a part of something bigger without any requirements<\/strong>; apart from having fun, that is. Social connectivity is a fundamental human trait, but combined with some friendly competition, it\u2019s a great opportunity to build stronger relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better yet, brackets are easy to understand<\/strong>, making them super accessible. You get a simple tree diagram to fill in with 68 teams. You could research season statistics, compare colleges, and play with probability or pick teams based solely on their mascots or colors. No prior basketball knowledge required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NCAA tournament and its brackets are also easily consumable. March Madness comes in fast and it\u2019s over before you know it. The intensity of it is a great way to suppress many life stressors<\/strong>. Ask anyone around you and they\u2019ll all tell you the same thing \u2014 nothing else matters when college basketball is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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