How many upsets should you pick in your March Madness bracket?

Too few and you leave points on the table. Too many and you're out in the first weekend.

In this video, we break down the optimal upset-picking strategy based on real bracket pool data so you can make smarter picks and increase your chances of winning.

00:00 — Intro

00:54 — Why Do People Pick Upsets?

03:33 — What the Research Shows

06:27 — What Happened in 2025?

11:09 — What About Crazy Upset Years?

18:38 — When Upsets DO Make Sense

23:25 — How to Pick the Right Upsets

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The biggest purse on the PGA Tour is on the line at TPC Sawgrass. Stephen Andress and Jason Lisk break down THE PLAYERS Championship One and Done picks, longshots, and sleepers for this week.

00:00 — Intro

01:12 — Arnold Palmer Recap

04:29 — Check Out PoolGenius’ Majors & Masters Product

07:35 — The Players Course Preview

10:51 — The Players: 5 Most Popular Picks

28:02 — The Players: Betting Favorites

28:36 — Top Golfers by Course History

36:55 — Top Golfers by Recent Form

40:54 — Check Out PoolGenius’ March Madness Product

47:37 — Stephen & Jason's Top 3 Picks

56:33 — Stephen & Jason’s Favorite Longshot Picks

59:36 — Stephen and Jason’s Conviction Plays

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Stop picking with your gut. After studying 21,709 real bracket pools with over $2.8 million in reported winnings, we found what actually separates winners from everyone else — and it's not what you think.

PoolGenius analyst Jason Lisk breaks down the 5 most critical mistakes pool players make and exactly how to fix them before you fill out your bracket.

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Tip 1: Stop Chasing the Perfect Bracket

05:27 - Tip 2: Know Your Pool Size

09:56 - Tip 3: Know Your Scoring System

13:32 - Tip 4: Use Pick Popularity to Your Advantage

20:04 - Tip 5: Stop Forcing Historical Trends

26:09 - What a Winning Bracket Looks Like

31:35 - Get Your Optimal Bracket in Seconds

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