What is Bracketwise
Bracketwise is designed to help users better understand their March Madness bracket pools. It provides insights into the dynamics of the pool, allowing users to focus on the games that matter most. The tool offers a sophisticated way to track competition and analyze potential outcomes, ensuring users are well-informed about their standings.
How to Use Bracketwise
To get started with Bracketwise:
- Sign In: Use a Google account for social login or any other email address for magic link login.
- Install Chrome Extension: Ensure you have the Bracketwise Chrome Extension installed.
- Access Your Bracket: Visit your CBS Sports or ESPN bracket page to automatically import your bracket pool data into Bracketwise.
- Explore Your Pool: Your pool will appear in the Bracketwise dashboard, where you can analyze and track your progress.
For more detailed instructions, visit the Bracketwise Chrome Extension and your CBS Sports or ESPN bracket page.
Use Cases of Bracketwise
Bracketwise is ideal for anyone participating in March Madness bracket pools who wants to gain a deeper understanding of their pool dynamics. It helps users track their competition, identify key matchups, and predict potential outcomes, allowing them to make more informed decisions and enjoy the games without the stress of uncertainty.
Features of Bracketwise
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Crystal Ball
The Crystal Ball feature allows users to examine the state of their bracket pool based on hypothetical future game outcomes. It helps users determine how to stay alive or maintain their lead in the pool.
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H2H Comparison
The Head-to-Head (H2H) Comparison feature provides a detailed view of each player's unique points versus their opponents. It helps users understand their position relative to other players in the pool.
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Closeout Matrix
The Closeout Matrix answers the hypothetical question of what happens if a user wins all their unique picks while their opponent loses theirs. It helps users identify when they are eliminated from the competition.
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Grid View
The Grid View summarizes the Closeout Matrix and displays the predicted winner based on the likelihood of being closed out by another player. It provides a clear overview of the pool standings.
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Must Win
The Must Win feature highlights critical matchups where a user's pick must prevail to stay in the pool. It helps users identify key games that could determine their fate in the competition.
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Time Travel
The Time Travel feature allows users to fast forward or rewind through the tournament to see the pool state at different points in time. It is useful for analyzing past performance or predicting future outcomes.