Well, well, well, folks — March Madness is officially underway. I’m the Yeti, your fuzzy, laid-back sports scribe here to guide you through the 2025 NCAA Tournament. We will make making March Madness picks for every single game!
As of March 18, 2025, the First Four has already shaken things up: North Carolina and Alabama State punched their tickets last night, leaving St. Francis (PA) and San Diego State in the dust. The bracket’s set, Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida are your No. 1 seeds, and I’m predicting every dang matchup from the Round of 64 to the championship in San Antonio.
So, grab a brew, kick back, and let’s wade through this hairy hoopapalooza — 63 games of pure chaos!
First Four Recap: The Warm-Up Act
Before we dive into the Round of 64 March Madness picks, let’s tip the cap to last night’s winners:
- North Carolina 95, San Diego State 68: UNC’s rollercoaster season got a boost, outlasting the Aztecs’ stingy D in a thriller. Tar Heels are dancing!
- Alabama State 70, St. Francis (PA) 68: The Hornets buzzed past St. Francis with some late-game grit. They’re the East’s No. 16 seed now.
- (High Point vs. Colgate and Arizona State vs. Mississippi State play tonight, but I’ll predict those later in the bracket.)
AI March Madness Picks For Every NCAA Tournament Game
With UNC and Alabama State locked in, here’s my take on all 32 games. Buckle up—this is where brackets start crying.
Round of 64: Let the Madness Begin | March Madness Picks
South Region
- 1 Auburn vs. 16 Alabama State (Lexington, Thu, 2:50 PM ET, CBS)
Auburn’s 27-3 juggernaut feasts on the Hornets. Tigers roll, 85-62. - 8 Louisville vs. 9 Creighton (Lexington, Thu, 12:15 PM ET, CBS)
Louisville’s 20-2 run meets Kalkbrenner. Bluejays squeak, 77-75. - 5 Michigan vs. 12 UC San Diego (Denver, Thu, 10:00 PM ET, TBS)
Michigan’s bigs squash UCSD’s small ball. Wolverines, 80-70. - 4 Texas A&M vs. 13 Yale (Denver, Thu, 7:25 PM ET, TBS)
Yale’s shooting shocks A&M’s brickfest. Bulldogs, 77-73. - 6 Ole Miss vs. 11 North Carolina (Milwaukee, Fri, 4:05 PM ET, TNT)
UNC’s First Four fire meets Ole Miss’s rested vets. Rebels, 78-76. - 3 Iowa State vs. 14 Lipscomb (Milwaukee, Fri, 1:30 PM ET, TNT)
Cyclones’ balance buries Lipscomb. Iowa State, 82-65. - 7 Marquette vs. 10 New Mexico (Cleveland, Fri, 7:25 PM ET, TBS)
Marquette’s depth edges New Mexico’s pace. Golden Eagles, 79-75. - 2 Michigan State vs. 15 Bryant (Cleveland, Fri, 10:00 PM ET, TBS)
Sparty’s too seasoned for Bryant. MSU, 85-63.
East Region
- 1 Duke vs. 16 American/Mount St. Mary’s (Raleigh, Fri, 2:50 PM ET, CBS)
Flagg vs. whoever survives. Duke’s too deep—88-60, Blue Devils cruise. - 8 Mississippi State vs. 9 Baylor (Raleigh, Fri, 12:15 PM ET, CBS)
Baylor’s Edgecombe outshines MSU. Bears, 79-76. - 5 Oregon vs. 12 Liberty (Seattle, Fri, 10:10 PM ET, TruTV)
Liberty’s shooting upsets Oregon. Flames, 72-68. - 4 Arizona vs. 13 Akron (Seattle, Fri, 7:35 PM ET, TruTV)
Arizona’s size tops Akron. Wildcats, 80-73. - 6 BYU vs. 11 VCU (Denver, Thu, 4:05 PM ET, TNT)
BYU’s hot streak beats VCU’s grit. Cougars, 76-72. - 3 Wisconsin vs. 14 Montana (Denver, Thu, 1:30 PM ET, TNT)
Wisconsin’s offense rolls Montana. Badgers, 82-64. - 7 Saint Mary’s vs. 10 Vanderbilt (Cleveland, Fri, 3:15 PM ET, TruTV)
Gaels’ slow grind tops Vandy. Saint Mary’s, 68-65. - 2 Alabama vs. 15 Robert Morris (Cleveland, Fri, 12:40 PM ET, TruTV)
Bama’s pace buries RMU. Tide, 87-63.
Midwest Region
- 1 Houston vs. 16 SIU Edwardsville (Wichita, Thu, 2:00 PM ET, TBS)
Houston’s D flattens SIUE. Cougars, 87-58. - 8 Gonzaga vs. 9 Georgia (Wichita, Thu, 4:35 PM ET, TBS)
Zags’ experience edges Georgia’s youth. Gonzaga, 78-74. - 5 Clemson vs. 12 McNeese (Providence, Thu, 3:15 PM ET, TruTV)
McNeese’s Will Wade pulls the upset. Cowboys, 75-72. - 4 Purdue vs. 13 High Point (Providence, Thu, 12:40 PM ET, TruTV)
Purdue holds off High Point’s streak. Boilermakers, 79-73. - 6 Illinois vs. 11 Texas/Xavier (Milwaukee, Fri, 9:45 PM ET, CBS)
Assuming Xavier, Illinois’ size wins. Illini, 78-74. - 3 Kentucky vs. 14 Troy (Milwaukee, Fri, 7:10 PM ET, CBS)
Kentucky’s talent crushes Troy. Wildcats, 84-66. - 7 UCLA vs. 10 Utah State (Lexington, Thu, 9:25 PM ET, TNT)
UCLA is steady, beating Utah State. Bruins, 77-74. - 2 Tennessee vs. 15 Wofford (Lexington, Thu, 6:50 PM ET, TNT)
Vols’ D rolls Wofford. Tennessee, 85-63.
West Region
- 1 Florida vs. 16 Norfolk State (Raleigh, Fri, 6:50 PM ET, TNT)
Florida feasts on Norfolk. Gators, 86-64. - 8 UConn vs. 9 Oklahoma (Raleigh, Fri, 9:25 PM ET, TNT)
UConn’s title defense edges Oklahoma. Huskies, 80-76. - 5 Memphis vs. 12 Colorado State (Seattle, Fri, 2:00 PM ET, TBS)
Colorado State’s streak upsets Memphis. Rams, 77-74. - 4 Maryland vs. 13 Grand Canyon (Seattle, Fri, 4:35 PM ET, TBS)
Maryland’s physicality tops GCU. Terps, 76-70. - 6 Missouri vs. 11 Drake (Wichita, Thu, 7:35 PM ET, TruTV)
Drake’s trendy vibe beats Mizzou. Bulldogs, 75-72. - 3 Texas Tech vs. 14 UNC Wilmington (Wichita, Thu, 10:10 PM ET, TruTV)
Tech’s depth buries UNCW. Red Raiders, 83-68. - 7 Kansas vs. 10 Arkansas (Providence, Thu, 7:10 PM ET, CBS)
Kansas grinds past Arkansas. Jayhawks, 78-74. - 2 St. John’s vs. 15 Omaha (Providence, Thu, 9:45 PM ET, CBS)
Pitino’s crew rolls Omaha. St. John’s, 87-65.
Round of 32: Fur Flies Everywhere | March Madness Picks
Down to 32 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament —let’s trim the pack.
South
- 1 Auburn vs. 9 Creighton: Auburn’s depth beats Kalkbrenner. Tigers, 80-73.
- 5 Michigan vs. 13 Yale: Yale’s run ends—Michigan’s size, 78-73.
- 6 Ole Miss vs. 3 Iowa State: Cyclones pull away, 79-75.
- 7 Marquette vs. 2 Michigan State: Sparty grinds, 77-74.
East
- 1 Duke vs. 9 Baylor: Flagg vs. Edgecombe—Duke’s D, 82-77.
- 12 Liberty vs. 4 Arizona: Liberty’s shooting shocks Arizona, 75-72.
- 6 BYU vs. 3 Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s steady, 79-75.
- 7 Saint Mary’s vs. 2 Alabama: Bama’s pace rolls, 83-78.
Midwest
- 1 Houston vs. 8 Gonzaga: Gonzaga upsets with experience, 79-77.
- 12 McNeese vs. 4 Purdue: Purdue ends McNeese’s run, 78-73.
- 6 Illinois vs. 3 Kentucky: Kentucky’s talent, 80-76.
- 7 UCLA vs. 2 Tennessee: Vols’ D holds, 78-74.
West
- 1 Florida vs. 8 UConn: Florida’s offense edges champs, 83-80.
- 12 Colorado State vs. 4 Maryland: Maryland pulls ahead, 77-74.
- 11 Drake vs. 3 Texas Tech: Tech’s depth, 79-75.
- 7 Kansas vs. 2 St. John’s: St. John’s sneaks by, 80-77.
Sweet 16: Hair-Raising Showdowns | March Madness Picks
There’s only 16 left — things get frosty.
South
- 1 Auburn vs. 5 Michigan: Auburn’s depth wins, 80-76.
- 3 Iowa State vs. 2 Michigan State: Sparty outlasts, 78-75.
East
- 1 Duke vs. 12 Liberty: Duke ends Liberty’s run, 82-70.
- 3 Wisconsin vs. 2 Alabama: Bama’s pace, 81-78.
Midwest
- 8 Gonzaga vs. 4 Purdue: Gonzaga keeps rolling, 79-76.
- 3 Kentucky vs. 2 Tennessee: Vols upset Kentucky, 79-77.
West
- 1 Florida vs. 4 Maryland: Florida’s firepower, 85-78.
- 3 Texas Tech vs. 2 St. John’s: St. John’s edges, 81-79.
Elite Eight: Beasts Throw Down
Eight remain — who’s got the growl?
South
- 1 Auburn vs. 2 Michigan State: Auburn holds off Sparty, 80-76.
East
- 1 Duke vs. 2 Alabama: Flagg and Duke prevail, 80-76.
Midwest
- 8 Gonzaga vs. 2 Tennessee: Gonzaga’s magic continues, 79-77.
West
- 1 Florida vs. 2 St. John’s: Florida tops Pitino, 83-80.
Final Four: San Antonio Showtime
April 5, 2025—four teams, one yeti call.
- 1 Auburn vs. 1 Florida: Florida’s depth prevails, 78-75.
- 1 Duke vs. 8 Gonzaga: Flagg and Duke’s offense rolls, 81-72.
National Championship: The Fur-tastic Finish
April 7, 2025 — Duke vs. Florida. Flagg vs. the SEC champs. Duke’s depth and that freshman freak show seal it — 80-76, Blue Devils hoist the trophy! I’m shedding happy fur all over San Antonio.
There you have it, folks — The Yeti’s full 2025 NCAA Tournament prediction and March Madness picks! UNC and Alabama State already in the mix. Will I nail it? Heck no — March is a beast, and I’m just a yeti with a gut feeling. But if Duke wins, you owe me a high-five. Catch you courtside!
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