SportsLine's college basketball model has gained significant attention for accurately predicting upsets in the NCAA Tournament. The model has successfully called 20 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds since its inception in 2016. With the unveiling of the 2024 March Madness bracket, the model is already simulating matchups and revealing its projected results.

One team to watch in the West Region is the No. 1 seed, North Carolina. After a heartbreaking loss in the 2022 tournament finale and missing the Big Dance in 2023, the Tar Heels are hungry to make it back to the Final Four. With a 27-7 season under their belt, they appear to be a major threat. However, fans and analysts are still questioning whether they should be included in their 2024 March Madness bracket predictions.

In the West Region, No. 2 seed Arizona will faceoff against No. 15 seed Long Beach State, while No. 5 seed St. Mary's takes on No. 12 seed Grand Canyon. Additionally, No. 8 seed Mississippi St. will clash against No. 9 seed Michigan State in what promises to be an exciting matchup, marking the opening games of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

SportsLine's proven projection model has gained recognition for its accurate March Madness predictions in recent years. The model has surpassed over 92 percent of all CBS Sports brackets in three of the past five tournaments. In the unpredictable 2023 NCAA Tournament, the model astoundingly predicted UConn's stunning Final Four run as a 4-seed. It also boasted an impressive 23-9 record in the first round, including a remarkable 12-4 record in the Midwest and West regions.

The model's ability to spot upsets is unparalleled. Since its inception, it has successfully projected 20 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds. With such proven technology, relying on luck alone might not be the best strategy to dominate your 2024 March Madness pools.

Moving on to specific matchups, one game to keep an eye on is the South Region clash between No. 4 seed Duke and No. 13 seed Vermont. Duke, under former coach Mike Krzyzewski, has won three tournament games since 2000, with their last victory in 2015. Meanwhile, Vermont enters the tournament with a 10-game winning streak. However, the Blue Devils are favored to win this matchup.

In another pivotal 5 vs. 12 matchup, Wisconsin will face James Madison in the South Region. James Madison's guard Terrence Edwards leads a high-scoring team that has won 13 straight games. On the other hand, Wisconsin, a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament, will be aiming for their first Final Four appearance since 2015.

The South Region also features an intriguing matchup between No. 3 seed Kentucky and No. 14 seed Oakland. The Wildcats have an impressive tournament resume with 13 titles to their name. Although they haven't won the NCAA Tournament since 2012, they have shown promise against tough opponents this season. Oakland, making their first tournament appearance since 2011, enters March Madness 2024 with confidence after winning the Horizon League final.

As fans and analysts eagerly anticipate the start of the NCAA Tournament, SportsLine's college basketball model continues to give insight into potential upsets and Cinderella runs. With its successful track record of predicting bracket-busting surprises, many will look to the model for guidance before locking in their NCAA bracket picks.