Looking to come out on top in your work or friends’ March Madness pool? We’ve got you covered.
The 68-team women’s tournament tips off on Wednesday, March 18, with the First Four games to determine the remaining spots in the Round of 64.
Here are our predictions for the opening round of March Madness.
Women’s March Madness bracket predictions
Predictions for the opening round
First Four
Wednesday, March 18
Thursday, March 19
Round of 64
Friday, March 20
Saturday, March 21
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Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: March Madness first-round predictions, picks for every women’s game.
Reporting by Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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