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Tips to Win an N.C.A.A. Pool Are Everywhere. Many of Them Are Bad.

Learn what tips to ignore when filling out your N.C.A.A. tournament bracket and get tips on how to pick the right teams to have a better chance of winning the pool.

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  • Do not seek help from unreliable sources when filling out your N.C.A.A. tournament bracket.
  • Researching all 68 teams is mostly a waste of time.
  • Only major injuries to key players are worth considering.
  • Pick mostly favorites with a few exceptions.
  • In a women's pool, forget about long-shot strategies.
Tips to Win an N.C.A.A. Pool Are Everywhere. Many of Them Are Bad.
It’s easy to pick a bracket with a solid chance for a middling finish. It’s harder to cut through some mediocre advice to push toward a win.
The New York TimesBy Victor Mather

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