Bracket Articles: Strategy Tips To Help Win Your Pool

2022 Bracket Analysis

2022 Bracket Picks Year in Review

We review the performance of our 2022 NCAA bracket picks, including what went right and wrong with our data-driven strategies and analysis.

2022 Round Recaps: Sweet 16 & Elite Eight Recap

We review key 2022 tournament results after each round, and track the positioning of TeamRankings brackets vs. the public.

2022 NCAA Bracket Survivor Pool Strategy and Advice

NCAA Tournament Survivor Pools are a fun, fast-paced contest, and we are here with picks and advice on how to navigate through the bracket.

2022 Sweet 16 Brackets Writeup

We break down key strategy considerations and value picks in our 2022 brackets for Sweet 16 (aka Second Chance) bracket contests.

2022 Bracket Picks Writeup

We explain the rationale behind key picks in our customized brackets, and highlight the most important pick strategy insights for 2022.

2022 College Basketball Bracket Predictions (March 13 Final Mock Bracket)

Our 2022 NCAA Tournament bracket predictions have been updated for Selection Sunday, and the bubble is tough to call.

Bracket Pool Strategy

NCAA Tournament Survivor Pool Strategy

Are you playing in an NCAA Tournament Survivor Pool? If so, check out our strategy advice for how to maximize your chances of winning.

NCAA Tournament Calcutta Pool Strategy

An NCAA Tournament Calcutta pool is an exciting team-based auction contest. Here are some strategy tips to consider for these pools.

NCAA Tournament "Pick X" Pool Strategy

Strategy advice to get an edge in NCAA Tournament "Pick X" pools, where you pick specific teams and earn points as they win games.

Bracket Strategy Guide: How to Win at March Madness Pools

In our bracket strategy guide, we have articles on several topics, ranging from expectations, to how to spot bad advice, to understanding value and risk.

Five Signs of Terrible Bracket Advice

There's lots of bracket advice out there, so here are some things you should consider (or avoid) when listening to advice filling out your bracket.

Setting Expectations for Winning Bracket Pools

If you want to get the most out of March Madness brackets, you need to understand what you are up against, and the chances of winning bracket pools.

Why Bracket Pools Are A Better Investment Than The Stock Market

Winning money at pool contests requires a long-term approach to realize your edge over competitors, but also make for fantastic opportunities if you have the right outlook.

Every Year is Different

Every NCAA Tournament is different, and what worked one year in your bracket pools may not be the optimal strategy in another year.

The Danger of Picking Too Many Upsets

When it comes to your March Madness picks, you need to be careful not to go too crazy, because picking too many upsets can be a silent killer.

Balancing Risk and Value in Your Bracket

To win your bracket pool, you need to consider both the upside of unpopular value plays and the downside risk of making each selection.

Bracket Pool Scoring Systems: Why They Matter & How To Exploit Them

Different scoring systems require different strategies to win a bracket pool. We discuss some common types of scoring systems and considerations.

March Madness Myths

Madness Myths: Past Performance Matters

Don't fall in the trap of letting recent past performance for teams affect your picking strategy. Recent history has shown you can find value.

Madness Myths: You Can't Pick All Number 1 Seeds

When it comes to Number 1 Seeds in the NCAA Tournament, evidence suggests that the public forces quotas on how many to pick to the Final Four.

Madness Myths: It's All Random

There are some bracket advice columns that tell you it's all random when it comes to winning your pools. Don't listen to them.

Madness Myths: Your Bracket Should Match Historical Trends

It's nice to know historical trends and numbers on performance in the NCAA Tournament, but if you pick games to match those numbers, you are taking too much risk.

Articles

2022 Bracket Analysis

2022 Bracket Picks Year in Review

2022 Round Recaps: Sweet 16 & Elite Eight Recap

2022 NCAA Bracket Survivor Pool Strategy and Advice

2022 Sweet 16 Brackets Writeup

2022 Bracket Picks Writeup

2022 College Basketball Bracket Predictions (March 13 Final Mock Bracket)

Bracket Pool Strategy

NCAA Tournament Survivor Pool Strategy

NCAA Tournament Calcutta Pool Strategy

NCAA Tournament "Pick X" Pool Strategy

Bracket Strategy Guide: How to Win at March Madness Pools

Five Signs of Terrible Bracket Advice

Setting Expectations for Winning Bracket Pools

Why Bracket Pools Are A Better Investment Than The Stock Market

Every Year is Different

The Danger of Picking Too Many Upsets

Balancing Risk and Value in Your Bracket

Bracket Pool Scoring Systems: Why They Matter & How To Exploit Them

March Madness Myths

Madness Myths: Past Performance Matters

Madness Myths: You Can't Pick All Number 1 Seeds

Madness Myths: It's All Random

Madness Myths: Your Bracket Should Match Historical Trends

Past Bracket Writeups

2021 Bracket Picks Year in Review

2021 Round Recaps

2021 Sweet 16 Bracket Writeup

2021 Bracket Picks Writeup

2019 Bracket Picks Year In Review

2019 Sweet 16 Brackets Writeup

2019 Final Brackets Writeup

2019 Early Deadline Brackets Writeup

2018 Bracket Picks Year In Review

2018 Sweet 16 Brackets Writeup

2018 Final Brackets Writeup

2018 Early Deadline Brackets Writeup

2017 Bracket Picks Year In Review

2017 Sweet 16 Brackets Writeup

2017 Final Brackets Writeup

2017 Early Deadline Brackets Writeup