With our new analysis tool Bracket Brains we're going to dig in and breakdown the ACC's first round matchups. Keep in mind the information we're showing is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes all of the info you can get from Bracket Brains.
On the right you'll see tables breaking down each of the matchups for the ACC teams in the first round. Bracket Brains uses several algorithms to give their subscribers the information they need to make informed decisions.
Other things they also give you that you'll have to see on their site include...
Projected Box Scores
Win Odds
Ability to Create Your Custom Algorithms
Team Stats & Splits
Below, we've given descriptions of the algorithms they use...
Defining the Algorithms
Our Similar Games Model uses data driven algorithms to identify historical NCAA tournament games that featured statistically alike teams competing under similar matchup circumstances.
Our Predictive Power Ratings Model iteratively analyzes data on every intra-Division I NCAA basketball game result this season. In the end, every team receives a simple numerical rating (e.g. 52.4 or 84.7) indicative of its actual, documented, proven track record at outscoring opponents.
Adjusted scoring margin (ASM) calculations measure teams based on whether they score more or fewer points than their opponents on average give up, and vice versa. It's a somewhat similar theory to predictive power ratings but implemented in a different way. Every team has both an offensive and defensive ASM, and the sum of these two numbers is a team's overall ASM.
