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March Madness by the numbers

By Jason Russell

Published March 15, 2016 7:30pm ET

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March Madness by the numbers — The rough odds of predicting a perfect March Madness bracket are one in 128 billion, assuming one uses fairly basic prediction methods, such as every one-seed winning its opening game against a 16-seed. (AP Photo)

The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament officially tips off Tuesday, with 16-seeds Florida Gulf Coast and Fairleigh Dickinson playing each other in a First Four matchup. From then until April 4, single-elimination games will be played until a national champion is crowned. Here’s a rundown of March Madness fun facts:

$9.2 billion

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