That's where the experts come in. It's illuminating to look over what the people who do this for a living have to say. It's even more interesting to compare their brackets side by side. Here's a list of the brackets we're looking at (to be updated as ...

Brackets should be fun. But if you want to go in with a sound strategy to take down your bracket contest, we've got some tips to consider. And one of our experts has even already predicted the outcome of each first-round matchup to make it easier on you.

The men's NCAA hockey tournament is nearly underway. Here are USA TODAY's expert picks and predictions for the Frozen Four bracket and national title: