March Madness 2024: Bracket Predictions

Basketball remains a hugely popular sport and this is not only true for the NBA. College ball is well supported around the country and features of one of the standout events of each year – March Madness. 

This refers to the NCAA basketball college basketball tournament held in March, which aims to find the best team in the country. The number of sides that compete, combined with the number of fixtures over a short period, explain why the competition has this name. The attention that March Madness receives each year not only makes it popular to watch but a staple with online sports betting sites too. Last year’s NCAA 2023 tournament garnered considerable attention from bettors thanks to moments like FDU’s monumental upset and Caitlin Clarks stunning scoring spree, which kept fans on the edge of their seats, trying to anticipate what could possibly happen next.

A tradition for many fans in the lead up to March Madness is making bracket predictions as Selection Sunday approaches. This is also true for 2024’s edition – but what are some of the most interesting bracket predictions to focus on?

Number one seeds look nailed on

While the most iconic NBA plays of all time might be one reason pro ball is so popular, March Madness is something that keeps the college game in the spotlight. For anyone looking at the bracket for 2024’s version, the projected number one seeds are easy to call. 

They include last year’s winners UConn from the East, Purdue from the Midwest, Houston from the South and Arizona from the West. All these teams have had decent seasons so far and should be confident of not only claiming top seed but also putting in a strong showing.

Big 12 on course to dominate March Madness 2024 bracket

College basketball has multiple well-known conferences but few can match the power of the Big 12. This is on show again in 2024, where most bracket predictions include a glut of sides from the group. 

From Baylor to Houston, Kansas, Texas, Iowa State and more, it would be no surprise to see a Big 12 team win the trophy this time around. Of course, bracket predictions for 2024’s March Madness also see multiple teams from other top conferences like the SEC and the Big Ten making their presence felt. 

Brace yourself for drama on the bubble

The race to get into March Madness is always hectic and makes bracket predictions extra fun. 2024 looks set to be no different and sees multiple teams on the bubble heading into the final stages of the season. Wake Forest Demon Deacons look to be in with a chance still, and have star guard Hunter Sallis to rely on. 

Gonzaga are also fighting hard to make it, and recently enjoyed a winning run that will have helped. Mississippi State also look to be playing their way out of the bubble of late and look to be in with a real chance of making it into a tournament lock. 

March Madness 2024: final bracket tough to call

Although we know the teams that have automatically qualified for March Madness 2024 already, the final bracket is yet to be confirmed. This makes any predictions about it tough to make, but those discussed here seem like the most sensible suggestions for now.