Bracket Articles: Strategy Tips To Help Win Your Pool

Bracket Pool Strategy

Bracket Strategy Guide: How to Win at March Madness Pools

by Jason Lisk - Feb 6, 2026

In our bracket strategy guide, we have articles on several topics, ranging from expectations, to how to spot bad advice, to understanding value and risk.

Bracket Scoring Systems: Why They Matter & How to Exploit Them

by Jason Lisk - Feb 6, 2026

Winning a bracket pool often requires adapting to different bracket scoring systems. We look at common types and key strategies.

The Tested Risk-Reward Formula for Bracket Success

by Jason Lisk - Mar 16, 2025

To win your bracket pool, you need to consider the value upside and risk downside of each selection.

NCAA Tournament "Pick X" Pool Strategy

by Jason Lisk - Mar 3, 2025

Strategy advice to get an edge in NCAA Tournament "Pick X" pools, where you pick specific teams and earn points as they win games.

Why Bracket Pools Are a Better Investment Than the Stock Market

by Jason Lisk - Mar 2, 2025

Winning pool contests takes a long-term approach but offers great opportunities with the right mindset.

5 Signs of Bad Bracket Advice (Use These Proven Tips Instead)

by Jason Lisk - Feb 18, 2025

There's lots of bracket advice out there, so here are some things you should consider (or avoid) when filling out your bracket.

Setting Expectations for March Madness Bracket Pools

by Jason Lisk - Feb 17, 2025

If you want to get the most out of March Madness brackets, you need to understand what you are up against, and the chances of winning bracket pools.

How Many Bracket Upsets Should You Pick in March Madness?

by Jason Lisk - Mar 16, 2024

Be careful with bracket upsets—picking too many can quietly ruin your chances.

Every NCAA Tournament is Different: Ignore The "Golden Rules" Of Bracket Picking

by Jason Lisk - Mar 16, 2024

Every NCAA Tournament is different, and what worked one year in your bracket pools may not be the optimal strategy in another year.

March Madness Myths

Madness Myths: Your Bracket Should Match Historical Trends

by Jason Lisk - Feb 6, 2026

It's nice to be aware of March Madness trends, but picking games based on those factors can be very risky.

Madness Myths: Past Performance Matters

by Jason Lisk - Mar 3, 2025

Don't fall in the trap of letting recent past performance for teams affect your picking strategy. Recent history has shown you can find value.

Madness Myths: You Can't Pick All Number 1 Seeds

by Jason Lisk - Feb 18, 2025

When it comes to Number 1 Seeds in the NCAA Tournament, evidence suggests that the public forces quotas on how many to pick to the Final Four.

Madness Myths: It's All Random

by Jason Lisk - Feb 18, 2025

There are some bracket advice columns that tell you it's all random when it comes to winning your pools. Don't listen to them.

NCAA Tournament Trends

Do Play-In Teams Win More First Round Games Than Expected?

by Spencer Limbach - Mar 16, 2025

Do First Four teams have an edge in March Madness? We break down the numbers and smartest approach for your bracket.

How Often Do No. 1 Seeds Make the Final Four?

by Spencer Limbach - Mar 16, 2025

How often do No. 1 seeds make the Final Four on average, and how often do they win the NCAA Tournament?

What's the Lowest Seed to Win the NCAA Tournament?

by Spencer Limbach - Mar 15, 2025

Learn about the biggest Cinderella stories in NCAA Tournament history and what these historical upsets mean for your bracket strategy.