2025 NCAA Tournament projections released after Round 1

The 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament is underway, and many are looking for help in filling out their brackets. This year's tournament features 68 teams competing for the championship. The Athletic provides projections for each team's chances to advance past the first round. These odds are calculated using 200,000 simulations, taking into account the teams' strengths and their potential paths to victory. The projections give fans insights into which teams may perform well as the tournament progresses. As the games unfold, The Athletic will update these projections regularly, reflecting the outcomes of each round. This system aims to provide a clearer picture of which teams could reach the finals in San Antonio on April 7. The Athletic emphasizes its editorial independence. Sponsors do not influence the reporting or editing of content.