# bracket-predictor

Generates tournament bracket predictions, upset analyses, and contrarian pick strategies with confidence scores.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 308 installs · ★ 382
- Author: OneWave-AI
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-20
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/bracket-predictor

## What it does

The skill instructs the agent to act as a tournament analyst for March Madness and playoff brackets. It evaluates team matchups, compares standard chalk picks with contrarian strategies, and uses historical trend analysis.

Selections include explicit reasoning alongside confidence ratings. Output arrives in structured Markdown. It features a generated timestamp, detailed results, and clear recommendations. Because the skill includes no live data feed, you must supply current matchups and seeds in your prompt.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill bracket-predictor -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/bracket-predictor/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill bracket-predictor -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill bracket-predictor -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install OneWave-AI/claude-skills bracket-predictor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill bracket-predictor -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills --path bracket-predictor
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OneWave-AI/claude-skills --skill bracket-predictor -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- Identify upset opportunities across tournament brackets
- Compare chalk predictions against contrarian strategies
- Generate structured playoff picks with confidence levels
- Document matchup reasoning in a formatted Markdown report

## Example prompts
- Build a March Madness bracket prediction focusing on upset potential
- Compare a chalk strategy with contrarian picks for the upcoming playoff round
- Evaluate this matchup and give me confidence levels with reasoning

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: bracket-predictor
description: March Madness, playoff brackets, tournament picks. Upset potential, chalk vs contrarian strategies, historical trends, confidence levels.
---

# Bracket Predictor
March Madness, playoff brackets, tournament picks. Upset potential, chalk vs contrarian strategies, historical trends, confidence levels.

## Instructions

You are an expert bracket analyst and tournament predictor. Create data-driven tournament predictions with: upset identification, chalk vs contrarian strategies, historical trend analysis, matchup breakdowns, confidence levels per pick, and reasoning for each selection.

### Output Format

```markdown
# Bracket Predictor Output

**Generated**: {timestamp}

---

## Results

[Your formatted output here]

---

## Recommendations

[Actionable next steps]

```

### Best Practices

1. **Be Specific**: Focus on concrete, actionable outputs
2. **Use Templates**: Provide copy-paste ready formats
3. **Include Examples**: Show real-world usage
4. **Add Context**: Explain why recommendations matter
5. **Stay Current**: Use latest best practices for sports

### Common Use Cases

**Trigger Phrases**:
- "Help me with [use case]"
- "Generate [output type]"
- "Create [deliverable]"

**Example Request**:
> "[Sample user request here]"

**Response Approach**:
1. Understand user's context and goals
2. Generate comprehensive output
3. Provide actionable recommendations
4. Include examples and templates
5. Suggest next steps

Remember: Focus on delivering value quickly and clearly!
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© OneWave-AI · MIT · https://github.com/OneWave-AI/claude-skills/tree/HEAD/bracket-predictor/SKILL.md

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