Statistically Speaking …<\/strong> Time Is On Your Side<\/strong> Map It Out<\/strong> Go Streaking<\/strong> Give It Your Best Jump Shot<\/strong> March Madness is officially upon us, which means it’s bracket time! Whether you’re after bragging rights, a cash prize, or you just really love the game, everybody is in it to win it with their NCAA March Madness brackets. But what are the odds of getting the elusive perfect bracket? Kind of like the Hunger… <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/dmslivecafe\/UploadedImages\/9688e18d-a912-4180-9f1d-b964843ac992.png\")
March Madness is officially upon us, which means it’s bracket time! Whether you’re after bragging rights, a cash prize, or you just really love the game, everybody is in it to win it with their NCAA March Madness brackets. But what are the odds of getting the elusive perfect bracket? Kind of like the Hunger Games, the odds are not exactly in your favor. While we can’t promise you a perfect bracket, we can offer you some tips to help you take it to the net with your bracket picks this year!<\/p>\n
\nMost fans are picking their bracket picks based on who they like. But not everybody’s favorite team can make it to the Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, or Final Four … and definitely not everybody’s favorite team will win. Rather than letting your heart get in the way, use your head to make the best picks. Don’t overthink things with the personal attachments you might have to certain teams. Instead, use seasonal stats to your advantage. It’s not rocket science … just do the math!<\/p>\n
\nPay close attention to how each team has done leading up to the tournament. Sure, maybe your favorite team had a phenomenal season, but if they’ve lost a number of games leading up to March Madness, chances are they may choke (sorry) during the big event. Take a look at each team’s recent record, leading up to the start of the March Madness tournament, and you’re way more likely to pick winners over teams that may have had great seasons but are burned out.<\/p>\n
\nThe NCAA Tournament is kind of the biggest away game of the season … so pay attention to how teams have done in away games during their regular seasons. If the majority of victories are at home, but their away game is only so-so, pay attention to the likelihood that the teams you’re choosing can maintain a great game based on where they’ll be playing. If a team is playing closer to home, that’s an advantage; if they’re further away, don’t be so quick to hitch your bracket to their basket!<\/p>\n
\nAhem, no, not that kind of streaking. Take a close look at the winning (and losing) streaks of the teams you’re choosing between. Keep in mind, the March Madness tournament is really about who can maintain the winning streak it takes to get to the championship! If you favor a team but they have a hard time maintaining a solid winning streak, you might want to rethink your choice. Remember: March Madness is kind of like the Game of Thrones … you win, or you die. You’ve got to win a lot of battles to win the March Madness war, so pay close attention to the teams who win game after game.<\/p>\n
\nLet’s face facts … there’s no way to know exactly what’s going to happen during the March Madness tournament. Miracles happen, as do upsets. It’s the nature of the game. So when you’re having a tough time making the perfect pick … guess. It may sound like a risky strategy, but let’s be honest: it’s just as risky to “play it safe” with your picks! Because in the end, you just can’t know for sure! So remember, your bracket is about having fun, and half the fun is taking risks, and half the risk is being willing to just guess who’s going to come out and top. And who knows? Maybe with your best guess, it’ll actually be you!<\/span>
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