SportsLine's model nailed 12 of the teams in the Sweet 16 last season and simulated the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket 10,000 times

The best two days of the sports year are here, the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Let's see if we have any shot getting this thing turned around. We'll start with the East Region of the tournament and go through all 32 games over March 19-20.

While you fill out your 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket, here's a look at the eight most likely March Madness upset predictions in the first round.

Houston out before the second weekend? A potential Cinderella pick? Here are 3 bold predictions for the 2026 NCAA Tournament:

What's most popular March Madness upset pick? How about a Sweet 16 surprise and a Final Four dark horse. See our NCAA Tournament 2026 predictions.

I know the thirst for underdogs is strong as we get ready for the NCAA tournament, but I’m going to be cautious as I fill out my brackets this week. It’s possible the NIL era

The most exciting time of the year is here for men’s college basketball. The round of 64 is set to tip-off on Thursday, with wall-to-wall basketball beginning our path to crowning a new national champion.