In anticipation of the highly anticipated 2024 NCAA Tournament, SportsLine's innovative college basketball model has released its bracket predictions and highlighted several exciting matchups to keep an eye on. With its impressive track record of accurately calling bracket upsets, the SportsLine model is a valuable resource for fans looking to dominate their March Madness pools.

The 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket reveals that Glendale, Arizona, will host the Final Four, marking the city's return as the host since 2017. North Carolina, eager to put last year's disappointment behind them, enters the tournament as a 1-seed for the 18th time in program history. With a strong track record in the Round of 64, boasting a 32-2 all-time record, the Tar Heels await the winner of the 2024 First Four games.

Among the intriguing matchups highlighted by the SportsLine model is the clash between the No. 4 seed Duke and the No. 13 seed Vermont in the South Region. Despite the Blue Devils' recent back-to-back losses, their success in NCAA Tournament openers cannot be ignored, having won seven straight Round of 64 games. Vermont, on the other hand, has been in excellent form since the start of the year, boasting a stellar 19-1 record since January 1st.

Another crucial matchup to watch in the South Region is between No. 5 seed Wisconsin and No. 12 seed James Madison. Having faced the second-hardest schedule in the nation, Wisconsin managed to secure a 22-13 record, including notable victories over then-No. 3 seeds Purdue and Marquette. However, the team struggled in away games, going 8-10 in road and neutral-site contests. James Madison, with an impressive 31 victories this season, secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament with a season-opening triumph over a fellow Big Ten team, Michigan State.

The SportsLine model also brings attention to the clash between No. 3 seed Kentucky and No. 14 seed Oakland in the South Region. Kentucky enters the tournament on a high note, winning seven of their last nine games. Their explosive offense, averaging 89.4 points per game, is reminiscent of their 1995-96 championship season. Meanwhile, Oakland is riding the momentum of securing regular season and tournament titles in the Horizon League, led by standout player Trey Townsend.

With its accurate predictions and ability to spot upsets, the SportsLine model has gained a reputation for helping fans make successful NCAA bracket picks. After correctly predicting 20 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds since its inception in 2016, there's no need to rely on luck when this proven technology is available.

As fans eagerly await the start of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the SportsLine model stands ready to guide them through the thrilling matchups and surprising Cinderella stories that lie ahead.