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NCAA Men's Basketball Ratings & Predictions
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TruPredictions provides daily game-by-game forecasts for every NCAA Division I men's basketball matchup, including win probabilities, projected scores, and spread analysis. Each prediction is derived from the TruRanking rating differential between the two teams, adjusted for home-court advantage, and processed through a logistic regression model calibrated on thousands of historical game outcomes. Projected scores combine each team's offensive efficiency against the opponent's defensive efficiency, scaled to the expected game pace, producing a tempo-neutral forecast that reflects both overall team quality and the specific matchup dynamics.
Where available, TruPredictions also compares the model's projected spread to the current market consensus line, highlighting games where the model sees the most divergence. For a detailed explanation of the prediction methodology and the logistic model behind it, see the Methodology page. For definitions of terms like win probability, projected spread, and against the spread, see the Glossary.
Each prediction starts with the TruRanking rating differential between the two teams, adjusted for home-court advantage. The adjusted differential is fed into a logistic regression model calibrated on thousands of historical game outcomes to produce a win probability. Projected scores are derived by combining each team's offensive efficiency against the opponent's defensive efficiency, scaled to the expected game pace. The result is a tempo-neutral, matchup-specific forecast that accounts for both team quality and playing style.
Where available, TruPredictions shows how the TruRanking projected spread compares to the current market consensus line. A positive edge indicates the model sees more value on one side than the market. These comparisons are informational and update as both the model ratings and market lines change throughout the day.
Use the date buttons to view today's games, tomorrow's slate, or upcoming matchups. The conference filter bar lets you focus on a specific conference's games. You can also search for a particular team to quickly find their next predicted game. Historical results are available through the calendar view, where you can review past predictions and their actual outcomes.