2024 NCAA March Madness Bracket Upset Predictions and Picks
Tuning into the first round of March Madness is a lot like watching a lonesome dad trying to carry in the groceries on an icy driveway during a snowstorm.
Sure, maybe he goes toe-to-toe with Mother Nature and comes out on top, making it safely to solace of his kitchen, providing for his family like the hero he is in his own mind. But there’s also a chance things could go very, very wrong. And if you’re an outsider looking in on this scene, there’s no chance you’re looking away until he cracks a celebratory cold one by the sink.
Think of the NCAA Tournament top seeds like this dad as they try to avoid being bounced from the Dance with egg on their face in the opening round.
Will we see UConn, North Carolina, Houston and Purdue pound their first opponents into oblivion, covering their fat point spreads along the way, or could major upsets be afoot?
We’re covering every NCAA Tournament game, bringing you betting ammunition and predictions throughout the Tournament and we’ll track every upset that our staff likes here. So, read on for more bracket busters.
2024 printable NCAA Tournament Bracket.
(12) James Madison vs. (5) Wisconsin
Here’s a No. 12 vs. No. 5 upset to get us started. The Badgers opened as 5-point favourites, but this is a James Madison club that’s lost just three times all season and are currently riding a 13-game winning streak. You like?
Check out our full James Madison vs. Wisconsin preview and prediction.
Nevada (10) vs. Dayton (7)
It’s hard to call this one an upset when Nevada opened as a 1.5-point favourite, but we’ll take it.
Full Nevada vs. Dayton preview and prediction.
