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Points
Points are awarded as follows for each correct pick:
Round 1: 5 points*
Round 2: 7 points
Round 3: 10 points
Final 4: 20 points
Semifinals: 35 points
Final: 50 points
*Special First Round BONUS POINTS!!!
Round 1 Upset Points: (Rewards players who correctly pick underdogs in the first round.)
Seed Differential Method: awards the difference in seed values. For example, if a player correctly picks a #15 seed to beat a #2 seed in the first round, the player is awarded 13 points in addition to the standard Round 1 points.
Tie Breaker (The tiebreaker is only used to break ties at the end of the tournament.)
First Tie Breaker: Player with the most accurate prediction of the combined score of both teams in the Championship Game.
Second Tie Breaker: Player with the highest pick percentage.
Third Tie Breaker: Player with the most teams in the finals.
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