March Madness predictions 2025: Using AI to pick NCAA Tournament bracket upsets, Final Four | Sporting News

If you're looking for help filling out your bracket, then Sporting News has you covered.

We have brackets from college experts Bill Bender and Mike DeCourcy.

And if you're a believer in artificial intelligence, we have its picks as well.

Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search engine and chatbot that uses large language models (LLMs) to provide accurate, concise, and verifiable answers to user queries.

We fed it the 2025 men's tournament bracket and asked for its predictions, including the likeliest upsets.

Here's how Perplexity responded when asked who would win every matchup in the tournament (upsets in bold).

SN's MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Printable PDF March Madness bracket predictions 2025 South Region picks FIRST ROUND 1 Auburn over.

16 Alabama State/St.

Francis PA 9 Creighton over 8 Louisville 12 UC San Diego over 5 Michigan 4 Texas A&M over 13 Yale 11 SDSU/North Carolina over 6 Ole Miss 3 Iowa State over 14 Lipscomb 10 New Mexico over 7 Marquette 2 Michigan State over 15 Bryant SECOND ROUND 1 Auburn over 9 Creighton 12 UC San Diego over 4 Texas A&M 3 Iowa State over 11 SDSU/North Carolina 4 Michigan State over 10 New Mexico SWEET 16 1 Auburn over 12 UC San Diego 2 Michigan State over 3 Iowa State ELITE EIGHT 2 Michigan State over 1 Auburn I favor Michigan State winning the South region due to several key factors: Coach Tom Izzo has a strong NCAA Tournament record, with a .691 winning percentage, which is a significant advantage.

Jeremy Fears Jr, a sophomore point guard, has shown impressive playmaking skills, leading the team with 5.5 assists per game.

His court vision and ability to distribute the ball effectively could be crucial in tournament play.

Jase Richardson is averaging 16.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game since moving into the starting lineup nine games ago, shooting an efficient 52.5% from the field.

His ability to score at all three levels and his composure in high-pressure moments have been pivotal in Michigan State winning eight of nine games heading into the NCAA Tournament.

Perplexity HISTORY OF UPSETS BY SEED: 16 vs.

1 | 15 vs.

2 | 14 vs.

3 | 13 vs.

4 | 12 vs.

5 East Region picks FIRST ROUND 1 Duke over 16 America/Mount St.

Mary's 9 Baylor over 8 Mississippi State 12 Liberty over 5 Oregon 4 Arizona over 13 Akron 11 VCU over 6 BYU 3 Wisconsin over 14 Montana 10 Vanderbilt over 7 St.

Mary's 2 Alabama over 15 Robert Morris SECOND ROUND 1 Duke over 9 Baylor 12 Liberty over 4 Arizona 3 Wisconsin over 11 VCU 2 Alabama over 10 Vanderbilt SWEET 16 1 Duke over 12 Liberty 2 Alabama over 3 Wisconsin ELITE EIGHT 2 Alabama over 1 Duke I picked Alabama to win the East region due to their strong roster and recent success.

Here's the reasoning behind this choice, along with an analysis of key players: Perplexity SN AWARDS: All-America team | Player of the Year | Coach of the Year Midwest Region picks FIRST ROUND 1 Houston over 16 SIUE 8 Gonzaga over 9 Georgia 12 McNeese over 5 Clemson 4 Purdue over 13 High Point 6 Illinois over 11 Texas/Xavier 3 Kentucky over 14 Troy 10 Utah State over 7 UCLA 2 Tennessee over 15 Wofford SECOND ROUND 1 Houston over 8 Gonzaga 4 Purdue over 12 McNeese 3 Kentucky over 6 Illinois 2 Tennessee over 10 Utah State SWEET 16 1 Houston over 4 Purdue 3 Kentucky over 2 Tennessee ELITE EIGHT 1 Houston over 3 Kentucky Houston's path to the Final Four is supported by their impressive regular season performance: Perplexity West Region picks FIRST ROUND 1 Florida over 16 Norfolk State 9 Oklahoma over 8 UConn 12 Colorado State over 5 Memphis 4 Maryland over 13 Grand Canyon 11 Drake over 6 Missouri 3 Texas Tech over 14 UNC Wilmington 7 Kansas over 10 Arkansas 2 St.

John's over 15 Omaha SECOND ROUND 1 Florida over 9 Oklahoma 4 Maryland over 12 Colorado State 3 Texas Tech over 11 Drake 2 St.

John's over 7 Kansas SWEET 16 1 Florida over 4 Maryland 2 St.

John's over 3 Texas Tech ELITE EIGHT 1 Florida over 2 St.

John's Florida's path to the Final Four is supported by their strong season performance: Perplexity BENDER: From football to fatherhood to the Final Four? Walter Clayton's basketball journey Final Four picks 2 Michigan State over 1 Florida 2 Alabama over 1 Houston National Championship pick 2 Alabama over 2 Michigan State In a matchup between Michigan State and Alabama, I would pick Alabama to win.

Here's why: While Michigan State has had a strong season under Tom Izzo, Alabama's recent form and head-to-head success against top opponents suggest they have the potential to outperform the Spartans in a tournament setting.

-Perplexity.

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