2022 March Madness Bracket Predictions

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West Region

Round of 64

1 Gonzaga over 16 Georgia State

Thanks for coming out, Panthers! Enjoy the stay, it'll be brief!

9 Memphis over 8 Boise State

This should be a tight game, I like Memphis due to the edge on the offensive glass.

5 UConn over 12 New Mexico State

NMSU's Teddy Allen can score with the best of them, but I think the Huskies can hold on.

4 Arkansas over 13 Vermont

Vermont will struggle to keep up with the pace of Arkansas, I like Razorbacks.

6 Alabama over 11 Notre Dame

Alabama may be the most inconsistent team in the country, it truly depends on which version of the Crimson Tide you get. I'll guess that "Team A" comes to play and Alabama moves on.

3 Texas Tech over 14 Montana State

Montana State will struggle to score on Texas Tech's elite defense.

10 Davidson over 7 Michigan State

Former Spartan Foster Loyer will lead Davidson to a revenge victory over Michigan State.

2 Duke over 15 CSU Fullerton

It would be quite the way for Coach K to go out, but I just don't see it.

Round of 32

1 Gonzaga over 9 Memphis

Memphis is playing good basketball, but they simply aren't up to the challenge of competing with the Zags.

5 UConn over 4 Arkansas

Whoever can control the pace will win this game, I'll side with UConn slowing this game down and narrowly defeating Arkansas.

6 Alabama over 3 Texas Tech

In a matchup of great offense versus great defense, I'm gonna call for the upset and say that Alabama finds a way to limit the turnovers and move on.

2 Duke vs 10 Davidson

Duke big man Mark Williams should play a big role in helping the Blue Devils advance.

Sweet Sixteen

1 Gonzaga over 5 UConn

UConn simply won't be able to run with the Zags, who lead the tournament in average offensive tempo.

2 Duke over 6 Alabama

Alabama could rise to the occasion again and keep their run alive, but I think the length of Duke will overwhelm the Crimson Tide.

Elite Eight

1 Gonzaga over 2 Duke

After falling to the Blue Devils back in November, I believe Gonzaga will avenge their loss and narrowly push their way to New Orleans. Look for Gonzaga G Andrew Nembhard as a player to watch.

East Region

Round of 64

1 Baylor over 16 Norfolk State

Baylor may be banged up, but don't expect them to fall this early.

8 North Carolina over 9 Marquette

I have a hard time seeing Marquette neutralizing UNC's Armando Bacot.

12 Indiana over 5 Saint Mary's

Indiana is scorching hot right now, it's truly an unfortunate draw for the Gaels of Saint Mary's.

4 UCLA over 13 Akron

Johnny Juzang and co. should pick apart the Akron Zips.

6 Texas over 11 Virginia Tech

The Hokies are hot, but Texas is a veteran team with guards ready to explode in March.

3 Purdue over 14 Yale

I'm fascinated to see what the Ivy League school will do to (attempt to) stop 7'4" Zach Edey.

7 Murray State over 10 San Francisco

Without their starting center, the Dons of San Francisco are facing an uphill battle against Murray State.

2 Kentucky over Saint Peter's

Wildcats.

Round of 32

8 North Carolina over 1 Baylor

A fully healthy Baylor team may be the best team in the nation, but without LJ Cryer or Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, a team like UNC can sneak by the Bears.

4 UCLA over 12 Indiana

Trayce Jackson-Davis is incredible, but UCLA is deeper and simply better.

6 Texas over 3 Purdue

In a matchup between an incredibly short team versus a very tall team, I'll side with the team that plays some defense.

2 Kentucky over 7 Murray State

Murray State can compete in this game, but they just don't have the personnel to take down Oscar Tshiebwe.

Sweet Sixteen

4 UCLA over 8 North Carolina

UNC runs a very small rotation, which leaves them susceptible to enhanced fatigue as the tournament goes on. I'll take Mick Cronin and the Bruins.

2 Kentucky over 6 Texas

Oscar Tshiebwe. This should be a phenomenal game, but Kentucky has Tshiebwe, Texas doesn't.

Elite Eight

2 Kentucky over 4 UCLA

Blue blood on blue blood, my gut tells me that the Wildcats will prevail in a back-and-forth affair.

South Region

Round of 64

1 Arizona over 16 Wright State

The Wildcats have to win, Wright?

9 TCU over 8 Seton Hall

Don't expect a ton of points in this matchup. My instincts tell me to go with the Horned Frogs.

12 UAB over 5 Houston

Led by Jordan Walker, UAB can score with anybody. The Cougars haven't faced great competition recently, let's have the Blazers give them a wake up call.

4 Illinois over 13 Chattanooga

This has upset written all over it, but I think Kofi Cockburn can propel the Illini to a win.

11 Michigan over 6 Colorado State

Even without PG DeVante Jones, the Wolverines are talented enough to beat Colorado State.

3 Tennessee over 14 Longwood

The Volunteers are rolling, Longwood isn't gonna slow them down.

10 Loyola Chicago over 7 Ohio State

Sister Jean.

2 Villanova over 15 Delaware

Villanova is too well-coached to lose this game.

Round of 32

1 Arizona over 9 TCU

The Horned Frogs will struggle against a nasty Arizona team.

4 Illinois over 13 UAB

Jordan Walker can shoot with the Illini, but Kofi Cockburn will be a nuisance for UAB.

3 Tennessee over 11 Michigan

Tennessee is a cohesive unit that should be able to hold off Michigan.

Sweet Sixteen

4 Illinois over 1 Arizona

These teams faced off earlier in this season with Arizona winning, but Illinois will get the last laugh.

2 Villanova over 3 Tennessee

Jay Wright always has his team playing at their best in March, I like Villanova to eek out a thrilling win over Tennessee.

Elite Eight

4 Illinois over 2 Villanova

This should be an incredibly exciting game, the determining factor for me is the size of Illinois.

Midwest Region

Round of 64

1 Kansas over 16 Texas Southern

Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk.

8 San Diego State over 9 Creighton

San Diego State's defense is menacing, I'm not sure if Creighton can get by it.

5 Iowa over 12 Richmond

Iowa has looked phenomenal, I don't have much, if any, faith in the Spiders of Richmond.

4 Providence over 13 South Dakota State

South Dakota State is elite from deep, but Ed Cooley and the Friars always find a way!

6 LSU over 11 Iowa State

LSU plays great defense, they have the capability to shut down Izaiah Brockington.

3 Wisconsin over 14 Colgate

Assuming Johnny Davis is healthy, this should be a fairly easy win for the Badgers.

7 USC over 10 Miami

Drew Peterson is poised to dominate March, I'll take the Trojans.

2 Auburn over 15 Jacksonville State

Jacksonville State is only here because of a technicality, Auburn will win.

Round of 32

1 Kansas over 8 San Diego State

The Aztecs have the defense to win, but their offensive output won't match up with Ochai Agbaji and the Jayhawks.

5 Iowa over 4 Providence

This is where Providence's dream season ends. Keegan Murray and the Hawkeyes score 80+ to move on.

6 LSU over 3 Wisconsin

Even without Will Wade, I believe in this LSU team.

7 USC over 2 Auburn

The playmaking of Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson will be pivotal for USC to take down Auburn.

Sweet Sixteen

1 Kansas over 5 Iowa

Unlike their last opponent, Kansas is met with incredible offense, but putrid defense from Iowa.

6 LSU over 7 USC

I feel LSU is simply the better team, thus they defeat the Trojans here.

Elite Eight

1 Kansas over 6 LSU

The army of shooters that Kansas has will lift them to the Final Four.

Final Four

2 Kentucky over 1 Gonzaga

Likely an instant classic, watch Kentucky senior Kellan Grady to make it rain from deep en route to the title game.

4 Illinois over 1 Kansas

David McCormack is a solid big man, but Kofi Cockburn is better. Even if KU focuses on the post, Alfonso Plummer can bury the Jayhawks from beyond the arc.

National Championship

2 Kentucky over 4 Illinois

This game features two of the finest big men in the country in Oscar Tshiebwe and Kofi Cockburn. The achilles heal for Illinois this year has been inconsistency/inability to finish, so after a great long run in March, I think the Wildcats will down the Illini.

If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading! What big upsets will occur? Who will win it all? Let me know in the comments down below!

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