Editor’s Note: Last year we ran a simulated March Madness tournament to replace the canceled March Madness! However this year March Madness Tournament is happening! Here are all the links you’ll need to get started.

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The Simulated March Madness Tournament 2020

Degen Madness is here to help fill the void left by March Madness! Degen Madness is a complete March Madness simulation with live commentary from the SGP crew. In addition to thousands of prizes for the best bracket, betting lines futures and live wagering.

Where Can You Watch

All games will be streamed LIVE WORLDWIDE on the Sports Gambling Podcast channels according to the schedule below.

The Contest

Enter your bracket for a chance at $3000 in prizes!

LEADERBOARD

Prizes

Prize pool courtesy of Barking Dog Partners

  • First place – $2000!
  • Second place – $500!
  • Third place – $250!
  • Fourth place – $50
  • Fifth place – $50
  • Sixth place – $50
  • Seventh place – $50
  • Eighth place – $50
  • *All winners will also receive a t-shirt from the SGP merch store.
  • **Ties will split the allocated prize pool for the tied place.

Rules

  1. One entry per person.
  2. 10 points per correct game first round, 20 second round, 40 points third round, 80 points fourth round, 160 points final round.
  3. In the event of mid-game technical issues, the game will be reset and played again.
  4. Games will be simulated on NBA2K20 using a custom NCAA roster.
    1. The home-court will go to the higher seed
    2. Roster NCAA Hoops/Tweet @2kYminiZ.
      Quarter 5 minutes
      Difficulty Hall Of Fame *Minor changes below*
      *Gamespeed 65(+10) *Attack Basket 55(+5)
      *Take 3PT shots 60(+10) *Fatique Rate 45(-5)
      *3PT Success 65(+10)

Bracket / Schedule

*Schedule subject to change
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Championship & 3rd Place Game Matchup Sim Data

We simulated the outcomes of the Elite Eight hundreds of millions…well at least 19,000,000 of times. #ShowMeTheData

Day/TimeMatchupH/AAvgMinMaxWin%
4/1811Arizona WildcatsAway44.1266426%
6:00 PM1Kansas JayhawksHome49.8325974%
93.957129
4/189Ohio State BuckeyesAway44.1265137%
7:00 PM3San Diego StateHome47.4365763%
91.060119

Final Four Previews

Final Four Matchup Sim Data

We simulated the outcomes of the Elite Eight hundreds of millions…well at least 19,000,000 of times. #ShowMeTheData

Day/TimeMatchupH/AAvgMinMaxWin%
4/173San Diego State AztecsAway43.3305737%
6:00 PM1Kansas JayhawksHome46.9335763%
90.264126
4/1711Arizona WildcatsAway47.9356553%
7:00 PM9Ohio State BuckeyesHome46.1316147%
94.068131

Sample March Madness Simulation Game From Degen Madness

FAQ

Why are there only 30 teams? Why isn’t <insert team name> in?
In an effort to find the most realistic and latest rosters, these teams and this setup was best solution.

Can you change x, y or z?
No take it or leave it.

Are all decisions final?
Yes

Historical Data

Elite Eight Previews

Elite Eight Matchup Sim Data

We simulated the outcomes of the Elite Eight hundreds of millions…well at least 19,000,000 of times. #ShowMeTheData

ScoreWin%
Day/TimeMatchupH/AAvgMinMax
4/1215Washington HuskiesAway46.8335447%
6:00 PM11Arizona WildcatsHome48.9375853%
95.770127
4/1210Virginia CavaliersAway39.8294726%
7:00 PM3San Diego State AztecsHome44.1355374%
83.961121
4/1613Texas Tech Red RaidersAway39.5265216%
6:00 PM1Kansas JayhawksHome45.7355784%
85.261118
4/1612LSUAway41.9315537%
7:00 PM9Ohio StateHome44.6335563%
86.557112
*Higher Seed Home Team

Elite Eight Rosters

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Sweet Sixteen Previews

Sweet Sixteen (2nd Round) Matchup Sim Data

We simulated the outcomes of the 2nd round hundreds of millions…well at least 19,000,000 of times. #ShowMeTheData

ScoreWin%
Day/TimeMatchupH/AAvgMinMax
4/515Washington HuskiesAway41.6225832%
6:00 PM7Louisville CardinalsHome46.9276368%
88.660116
4/510Virginia CavaliersAway34.9194916%
7:00 PM2Gonzaga BulldogsHome45.2366084%
80.15798
4/911Arizona WildcatsAway43.7266937%
6:00 PM3Creighton BluejaysHome47.9316663%
91.659131
4/911West Virginia MountaineersAway42.3256132%
7:00 PM3San Diego State AztecsHome45.9326768%
88.262118
4/109Ohio State BuckeyesAway40.7276326%
6:00 PM1Dayton FlyersHome45.9266574%
86.661128
4/109Michigan WolverinesAway38.7215632%
7:00 PM1Kansas JayhawksHome44.4335468%
83.164104
4/1113Texas Tech Red RaidersAway45.2286653%
6:00 PM12Houston CougarsHome44.9327147%
90.162133
4/1113Colorado BuffaloesAway45.3257047%
7:00 PM12LSU TigersHome47.1297053%
92.461123
*Higher Seed Home Team

Sweet Sixteen (2nd Round) Rosters

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1st Round Previews

1st Round Matchup Sim Data

We simulated the outcomes of the 1st round millions…well at least a couple of times. #ShowMeTheData

MatchupAvgMinMaxWin%
8Butler BulldogsHome42.7326263%
9Michigan WolverinesAway39.3285737%
82.164112
4Florida State SeminolesHome40.0294858%
13Texas Tech Red RaidersAway37.7254842%
77.75690
5Seton Hall PiratesHome43.2305358%
12Houston CougarsAway39.3245442%
82.564103
6Duke Blue DevilsHome43.4336053%
11West Virginia MountaineersAway41.8326047%
85.269102
3San Diego State AztecsHome43.1315474%
14Wichita State ShockersAway38.1245426%
81.26497
7Maryland TerrapinsHome43.6355663%
10Virginia CavaliersAway39.5185637%
83.159106
2Gonzaga BulldogsHome47.6335895%
15North Carolina Tar HeelsAway38.125535%
85.766108
8Auburn TigersHome41.9236558%
9Ohio State BuckeyesAway40.5265242%
82.449110
4Kentucky WildcatsHome43.3317058%
13Colorado BuffaloesAway39.9345342%
83.367113
5Villanova WildcatsHome46.1375758%
12LSU TigersAway42.5325242%
88.674109
6Michigan State SpartansHome47.5315947%
11Arizona WildcatsAway49.2406153%
96.671113
3Creighton BluejaysHome42.4295463%
14Memphis TigersAway40.4315237%
82.868106
7Louisville CardinalsHome42.1266142%
10Oregon DucksAway44.5316258%
86.669110
2Baylor BearsHome46.3376184%
15Washington HuskiesAway36.9294616%
83.269100
*Higher Seed Home Team

1st Round Rosters

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