2024-2025 NCAA Basketball Simulation
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Day by Day cumulative simulation of the 2024-25 NCAA Men's Basketball Season | Year 7 | No affiliation with the NCAA or their schools
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APR 8 - KENTUCKY BACK ON TOP
New coach. New roster. No problem.
The Wildcats remained ranked all season but remained mostly overshadowed by Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee by finishing 10-8 in the league.
But last I checked, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee aren't cutting down nets in San Antonio.
New coach. New roster. No problem.
The Wildcats remained ranked all season but remained mostly overshadowed by Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee by finishing 10-8 in the league.
But last I checked, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee aren't cutting down nets in San Antonio.
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Purdue debuts at #1
Defending simulation champs Kentucky are at #9
NC State, Oregon, San Diego State just miss the Top 25
Purdue debuts at #1
Defending simulation champs Kentucky are at #9
NC State, Oregon, San Diego State just miss the Top 25
October 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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July 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
APR 8 - KENTUCKY BACK ON TOP
New coach. New roster. No problem.
The Wildcats remained ranked all season but remained mostly overshadowed by Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee by finishing 10-8 in the league.
But last I checked, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee aren't cutting down nets in San Antonio.
New coach. New roster. No problem.
The Wildcats remained ranked all season but remained mostly overshadowed by Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee by finishing 10-8 in the league.
But last I checked, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee aren't cutting down nets in San Antonio.
April 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
APR 8 - KENTUCKY BACK ON TOP
New coach. New roster. No problem.
The Wildcats remained ranked all season but remained mostly overshadowed by Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee by finishing 10-8 in the league.
But last I checked, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee aren't cutting down nets in San Antonio.
New coach. New roster. No problem.
The Wildcats remained ranked all season but remained mostly overshadowed by Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee by finishing 10-8 in the league.
But last I checked, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee aren't cutting down nets in San Antonio.
APR 7 - NATIONAL FINALS
[4] Kentucky uses a strong second half to pull away from [3] Marquette and win the title game 84-77, securing the Wildcats' 9th national championship, their first since 2012.
UK covers -1.5
Over 158.5
[4] Kentucky uses a strong second half to pull away from [3] Marquette and win the title game 84-77, securing the Wildcats' 9th national championship, their first since 2012.
UK covers -1.5
Over 158.5
April 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
APR 7 - NATIONAL FINALS
[4] Kentucky uses a strong second half to pull away from [3] Marquette and win the title game 84-77, securing the Wildcats' 9th national championship, their first since 2012.
UK covers -1.5
Over 158.5
[4] Kentucky uses a strong second half to pull away from [3] Marquette and win the title game 84-77, securing the Wildcats' 9th national championship, their first since 2012.
UK covers -1.5
Over 158.5
APR 7 - THE ROAD ENDS HERE
[3] Marquette (28-9) is seeking its second national title.
[4] Kentucky (27-11) is looking for number nine.
Can the Golden Eagles handle the 2nd-ranked Wildcats' offense? Will the 228th-ranked defense for Kentucky get enough stops?
UK -1.5
O/U 158.5
[3] Marquette (28-9) is seeking its second national title.
[4] Kentucky (27-11) is looking for number nine.
Can the Golden Eagles handle the 2nd-ranked Wildcats' offense? Will the 228th-ranked defense for Kentucky get enough stops?
UK -1.5
O/U 158.5
April 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
APR 7 - THE ROAD ENDS HERE
[3] Marquette (28-9) is seeking its second national title.
[4] Kentucky (27-11) is looking for number nine.
Can the Golden Eagles handle the 2nd-ranked Wildcats' offense? Will the 228th-ranked defense for Kentucky get enough stops?
UK -1.5
O/U 158.5
[3] Marquette (28-9) is seeking its second national title.
[4] Kentucky (27-11) is looking for number nine.
Can the Golden Eagles handle the 2nd-ranked Wildcats' offense? Will the 228th-ranked defense for Kentucky get enough stops?
UK -1.5
O/U 158.5
APR 5 - NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
[3] Marquette controls the whole game and shuts down [1] Duke to advance to their first title game since 1977.
MARQ covers +7.5
Under 149.5
[3] Marquette controls the whole game and shuts down [1] Duke to advance to their first title game since 1977.
MARQ covers +7.5
Under 149.5
April 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
APR 5 - NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
[3] Marquette controls the whole game and shuts down [1] Duke to advance to their first title game since 1977.
MARQ covers +7.5
Under 149.5
[3] Marquette controls the whole game and shuts down [1] Duke to advance to their first title game since 1977.
MARQ covers +7.5
Under 149.5
APR 5 - NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Kentucky uses a barrage of three pointers to separate early and knock off rival [4] Louisville to head to the national title game, seeking their 9th championship.
UK covers -6.5
Over 154.5
[4] Kentucky uses a barrage of three pointers to separate early and knock off rival [4] Louisville to head to the national title game, seeking their 9th championship.
UK covers -6.5
Over 154.5
April 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
APR 5 - NATIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Kentucky uses a barrage of three pointers to separate early and knock off rival [4] Louisville to head to the national title game, seeking their 9th championship.
UK covers -6.5
Over 154.5
[4] Kentucky uses a barrage of three pointers to separate early and knock off rival [4] Louisville to head to the national title game, seeking their 9th championship.
UK covers -6.5
Over 154.5
The Final Four is set.
Louisville vs Kentucky (-6.5)
Saturday, 5:09 PM
Duke (-7.5) vs Marquette
Saturday, 7:49 PM
Louisville vs Kentucky (-6.5)
Saturday, 5:09 PM
Duke (-7.5) vs Marquette
Saturday, 7:49 PM
March 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Final Four is set.
Louisville vs Kentucky (-6.5)
Saturday, 5:09 PM
Duke (-7.5) vs Marquette
Saturday, 7:49 PM
Louisville vs Kentucky (-6.5)
Saturday, 5:09 PM
Duke (-7.5) vs Marquette
Saturday, 7:49 PM
MAR 31 - THE FINAL FOUR IS SET
Blue Bloods and Rivalries. And Marquette.
Blue Bloods and Rivalries. And Marquette.
March 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
MAR 31 - THE FINAL FOUR IS SET
Blue Bloods and Rivalries. And Marquette.
Blue Bloods and Rivalries. And Marquette.
MAR 30 - REGIONAL FINALS
[3] Marquette ends the half on a 23-8 run, controls the game in a 97-76 thumping of [4] Memphis to head to the program's 4th ever Final Four, the first since 2003
MARQ covers -7.5
Over 148.5
[3] Marquette ends the half on a 23-8 run, controls the game in a 97-76 thumping of [4] Memphis to head to the program's 4th ever Final Four, the first since 2003
MARQ covers -7.5
Over 148.5
March 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
MAR 30 - REGIONAL FINALS
[3] Marquette ends the half on a 23-8 run, controls the game in a 97-76 thumping of [4] Memphis to head to the program's 4th ever Final Four, the first since 2003
MARQ covers -7.5
Over 148.5
[3] Marquette ends the half on a 23-8 run, controls the game in a 97-76 thumping of [4] Memphis to head to the program's 4th ever Final Four, the first since 2003
MARQ covers -7.5
Over 148.5
MAR 30 - REGIONAL FINALS
[4] Louisville ends [11] Oregon State's run in their 75-73 narrow win to send the Cardinals to their first Final Four since 2013
ORST covered +5.5
Over 143.5
[4] Louisville ends [11] Oregon State's run in their 75-73 narrow win to send the Cardinals to their first Final Four since 2013
ORST covered +5.5
Over 143.5
March 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
MAR 30 - REGIONAL FINALS
[4] Louisville ends [11] Oregon State's run in their 75-73 narrow win to send the Cardinals to their first Final Four since 2013
ORST covered +5.5
Over 143.5
[4] Louisville ends [11] Oregon State's run in their 75-73 narrow win to send the Cardinals to their first Final Four since 2013
ORST covered +5.5
Over 143.5
MAR 29 - REGIONAL FINAL
[4] Kentucky comes from 11 down, takes their first lead with 3:42 to play, and knocks off [3] Illinois 72-70 to head to their 17th Final Four and first since 2015
UK covers +1.5
Under 157.5
[4] Kentucky comes from 11 down, takes their first lead with 3:42 to play, and knocks off [3] Illinois 72-70 to head to their 17th Final Four and first since 2015
UK covers +1.5
Under 157.5
March 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
MAR 29 - REGIONAL FINAL
[4] Kentucky comes from 11 down, takes their first lead with 3:42 to play, and knocks off [3] Illinois 72-70 to head to their 17th Final Four and first since 2015
UK covers +1.5
Under 157.5
[4] Kentucky comes from 11 down, takes their first lead with 3:42 to play, and knocks off [3] Illinois 72-70 to head to their 17th Final Four and first since 2015
UK covers +1.5
Under 157.5
MAR 29 - REGIONAL FINALS
[1] Duke gets off to a fast start, beats [2] Iowa State 81-69 to advance to their 18th Final Four and their first since 2022.
DUKE covers -6.5
Under 150.5
[1] Duke gets off to a fast start, beats [2] Iowa State 81-69 to advance to their 18th Final Four and their first since 2022.
DUKE covers -6.5
Under 150.5
March 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
MAR 29 - REGIONAL FINALS
[1] Duke gets off to a fast start, beats [2] Iowa State 81-69 to advance to their 18th Final Four and their first since 2022.
DUKE covers -6.5
Under 150.5
[1] Duke gets off to a fast start, beats [2] Iowa State 81-69 to advance to their 18th Final Four and their first since 2022.
DUKE covers -6.5
Under 150.5
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Memphis knocks off [1] Michigan, heads to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2008
MEM covers +8.5
Under 149.5
[4] Memphis knocks off [1] Michigan, heads to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2008
MEM covers +8.5
Under 149.5
March 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Memphis knocks off [1] Michigan, heads to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2008
MEM covers +8.5
Under 149.5
[4] Memphis knocks off [1] Michigan, heads to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2008
MEM covers +8.5
Under 149.5
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Louisville leads the whole way, knocks off [8] New Mexico to head back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015
LOU covers -8.5
Under 148.5
[4] Louisville leads the whole way, knocks off [8] New Mexico to head back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015
LOU covers -8.5
Under 148.5
March 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Louisville leads the whole way, knocks off [8] New Mexico to head back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015
LOU covers -8.5
Under 148.5
[4] Louisville leads the whole way, knocks off [8] New Mexico to head back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015
LOU covers -8.5
Under 148.5
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[3] Marquette breaks through to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2020 in their dominant 83-67 win over [10] Missouri
MARQ covers -3.5
Over 148.5
[3] Marquette breaks through to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2020 in their dominant 83-67 win over [10] Missouri
MARQ covers -3.5
Over 148.5
March 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[3] Marquette breaks through to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2020 in their dominant 83-67 win over [10] Missouri
MARQ covers -3.5
Over 148.5
[3] Marquette breaks through to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2020 in their dominant 83-67 win over [10] Missouri
MARQ covers -3.5
Over 148.5
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Thomas Ndong hits a layup as time expires to send [11] Oregon State to their first Elite Eight since 1982
ORST covers +2.5
Under 146.5
Thomas Ndong hits a layup as time expires to send [11] Oregon State to their first Elite Eight since 1982
ORST covers +2.5
Under 146.5
March 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
MAR 28 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Thomas Ndong hits a layup as time expires to send [11] Oregon State to their first Elite Eight since 1982
ORST covers +2.5
Under 146.5
Thomas Ndong hits a layup as time expires to send [11] Oregon State to their first Elite Eight since 1982
ORST covers +2.5
Under 146.5
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Kentucky survives a late push, picks off [1] Texas Tech 77-72 to head to their second straight Elite Eight
UK covers +2.5
Under 157.5
[4] Kentucky survives a late push, picks off [1] Texas Tech 77-72 to head to their second straight Elite Eight
UK covers +2.5
Under 157.5
March 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[4] Kentucky survives a late push, picks off [1] Texas Tech 77-72 to head to their second straight Elite Eight
UK covers +2.5
Under 157.5
[4] Kentucky survives a late push, picks off [1] Texas Tech 77-72 to head to their second straight Elite Eight
UK covers +2.5
Under 157.5
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[1] Duke ends the game on an 18-5 run to seperate and beat [5] Gonzaga 89-77 to head to their first Elite Eight since 2022
DUKE covers -7.5
Over 155.5
[1] Duke ends the game on an 18-5 run to seperate and beat [5] Gonzaga 89-77 to head to their first Elite Eight since 2022
DUKE covers -7.5
Over 155.5
March 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[1] Duke ends the game on an 18-5 run to seperate and beat [5] Gonzaga 89-77 to head to their first Elite Eight since 2022
DUKE covers -7.5
Over 155.5
[1] Duke ends the game on an 18-5 run to seperate and beat [5] Gonzaga 89-77 to head to their first Elite Eight since 2022
DUKE covers -7.5
Over 155.5
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[3] Illinois shuts down [10] Dayton, heads to their first Elite Eight since 2022
ILL covers -9.5
Under 155.5
[3] Illinois shuts down [10] Dayton, heads to their first Elite Eight since 2022
ILL covers -9.5
Under 155.5
March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[3] Illinois shuts down [10] Dayton, heads to their first Elite Eight since 2022
ILL covers -9.5
Under 155.5
[3] Illinois shuts down [10] Dayton, heads to their first Elite Eight since 2022
ILL covers -9.5
Under 155.5
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[2] Iowa State pulls away early in the 2nd half, keeps the Vols at arms length to beat [3] Tennessee 78-69 and advance to their first Elite Eight since 2000.
ISU covers +1.5
Under 149.5
[2] Iowa State pulls away early in the 2nd half, keeps the Vols at arms length to beat [3] Tennessee 78-69 and advance to their first Elite Eight since 2000.
ISU covers +1.5
Under 149.5
March 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
MAR 27 - REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
[2] Iowa State pulls away early in the 2nd half, keeps the Vols at arms length to beat [3] Tennessee 78-69 and advance to their first Elite Eight since 2000.
ISU covers +1.5
Under 149.5
[2] Iowa State pulls away early in the 2nd half, keeps the Vols at arms length to beat [3] Tennessee 78-69 and advance to their first Elite Eight since 2000.
ISU covers +1.5
Under 149.5
MAR 24 - TIP TIMES
Tip times and odds for the Regional Semifinals
Tip times and odds for the Regional Semifinals
March 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
MAR 24 - TIP TIMES
Tip times and odds for the Regional Semifinals
Tip times and odds for the Regional Semifinals
MAR 23 - SECOND ROUND
[5] Gonzaga sets a date with Duke with their 73-62 win over [4] Arizona
GONZ covers -2.5
Under 157.5
[5] Gonzaga sets a date with Duke with their 73-62 win over [4] Arizona
GONZ covers -2.5
Under 157.5
March 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
MAR 23 - SECOND ROUND
[5] Gonzaga sets a date with Duke with their 73-62 win over [4] Arizona
GONZ covers -2.5
Under 157.5
[5] Gonzaga sets a date with Duke with their 73-62 win over [4] Arizona
GONZ covers -2.5
Under 157.5
MAR 23 - SECOND ROUND
[2] Iowa State heads to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2019 in their 71-61 win over [10] Ole Miss
ISU covers -3.5
Under 151.5
[2] Iowa State heads to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2019 in their 71-61 win over [10] Ole Miss
ISU covers -3.5
Under 151.5
March 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
MAR 23 - SECOND ROUND
[2] Iowa State heads to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2019 in their 71-61 win over [10] Ole Miss
ISU covers -3.5
Under 151.5
[2] Iowa State heads to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2019 in their 71-61 win over [10] Ole Miss
ISU covers -3.5
Under 151.5
MAR 23 - SECOND ROUND
[10] Baylor leads wire-to-wire in their 86-71 upset win over [2] Ohio State
BAY covers +2.5
Over 147.5
[10] Baylor leads wire-to-wire in their 86-71 upset win over [2] Ohio State
BAY covers +2.5
Over 147.5
March 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
MAR 23 - SECOND ROUND
[10] Baylor leads wire-to-wire in their 86-71 upset win over [2] Ohio State
BAY covers +2.5
Over 147.5
[10] Baylor leads wire-to-wire in their 86-71 upset win over [2] Ohio State
BAY covers +2.5
Over 147.5