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March Madness Brackets Busted: Few Perfects Remain After Day Two
The odds of a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket are one in 120 billion, and the vast majority of entrants' hopes were dashed early. ESPN reported that less than 5,000 unblemished brackets remained when the second day of the tournament began.
The dreams of a flawless 63-0 NCAA Tournament bracket have ended for most entrants. According to ESPN, fewer than 5,000 perfect brackets were still alive when the second day of the tournament commenced. Prediction market Kalshi stated that 83 perfect brackets remained in its $1 billion bracket contest as Day 2 began. Two-thirds of those who entered ESPN's women's bracket challenge had also seen their hopes of perfection disappear early. The odds of predicting every game correctly from the start are one in 120 billion.
Key Facts
- The majority of March Madness bracket participants have already seen their hopes of a perfect bracket dashed.
- ESPN reported less than 5,000 perfect brackets remained when the second day of the tournament began.
- Kalshi reported 83 perfect brackets in its $1 billion contest as Day 2 began.
- Two-thirds of ESPN's women's bracket challenge entrants have lost their chance at a perfect bracket.
- The odds of picking a perfect bracket are one in 120 billion.
- Santa Clara lost to Kentucky 89-84 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
- Santa Clara and Kentucky each hit a 3-pointer in the final 2.4 seconds of regulation to force overtime.
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Research Sources
- The Herald Journal — AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:58 p.m. EDT