The gears are grinding here in GK Central, as we have started the process of mining our statistical model for every piece of upset-related info you could possibly want before Thursday. We will have detailed regional breakdowns for you on Monday and Tuesday, but first we wanted to share some quick initial thoughts, and to pass along our annual list of the top-10 potential upsets in the Round of 64.

It’s not a great year for Killers, as several of our model’s favorite teams, such as Central Michigan, Eastern Kentucky and Illinois State, lost in their conference tournaments. And the NCAA selection committee didn’t do underdogs any favors, either. Our model’s top two Giant Killers -- VCU and Ohio State -- will face each other in a 7-10 game. The only upside there is that we’re guaranteed a chance to see an excellent Giant Killer face Arizona in the Round of 32.