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March Madness expert picks: Our bracket predictions for 2024 NCAA men's tournament
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Date:2025-04-14 09:38:33
The experts have dissected the men's NCAA Tournament bracket, providing sleepers, Final Four matchups and upset predictions. Your chances of filling out a perfect bracket are miniscule, but maybe you need a few tips to win your office pool. We've got you covered with a look at how to pick an upset and a look historically at how the seeds have performed in the NCAA Tournament.
Still need help? Here's a closer look at each region: East, West, South, Midwest
Three of our five USA TODAY experts have UConn as their picks to win the national title on April 8. Here are our expert picks:
WOMEN'S PICKS:Our bracket predictions for 2024 NCAA women's tournament
Jordan Mendoza
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- Final Four: UConn, Arizona, Houston, Creighton
- Final: UConn vs. Houston
- National champion: UConn
Paul Myerberg
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- Final Four: Iowa State, North Carolina, Houston, Creighton
- Final: Iowa State vs. Houston
- National champion: Houston
Erick Smith
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- Final Four: Iowa State, Baylor, Houston, Purdue
- Final: Iowa State vs. Purdue
- National champion: Iowa State
Eddie Timanus
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- Final Four: UConn, North Carolina, Houston, Purdue
- Final: UConn vs. Purdue
- National champion: UConn
Dan Wolken
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- Final Four: UConn, Saint Mary's, Houston, Creighton
- Final: UConn vs. Houston
- National champion: UConn
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