Modeling NCAA Basketball

Introduction to JAM - Jesse's Analytical Model

Jesse Fischer • March 15, 2017

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All well known college basketball rankings have their own acronym. Today I would like to introduce JAM (Jesse's Analytical Model). JAM uses game log data and machine learning to predict the outcome of any given matchup.

To help you with any last minute bracket decisions, below are the win probabilities (as of 3/15/17) for all tournament teams.

East

West

Midwest

South

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