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5 Forecasting Tips for a Better March Madness Bracket

  • By AFP Staff
  • Published: 3/1/2023

Tournament BracketsFilling out your bracket for the NCAA March Madness tournament? Warren Hatch, CEO of Good Judgment Inc, shares five forecasting tips to help you improve your process.

Watch the video to learn how you can apply MARCH to your March Madness bracket.


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