When it comes to predicting outcomes in NCAA Men’s Basketball, the College Basketball Power Index (BPI) often comes up as a crucial tool. Developed by ESPN, BPI aims to measure a team’s strength and project its performance in upcoming games.
It’s not just a random metric; BPI correctly predicted the National Champion in its first three years with Kansas, North Carolina, and Duke taking the titles.
BPI’s accuracy isn’t perfect, but it’s impressive. Teams with a 50-60% chance of winning according to BPI actually won 55.8% of the time. This level of precision makes it one of the most reliable systems out there.