Chase Audige and Northwestern tangle with Boise State on Thursday night in what is an intriguing matchup for a few reasons. What else should have your attention on the first day of the Big Dance?

Boise State should give Northwestern everything they can handle on Thursday. Which other first-round matchups could be nail-biters this year?

Few teams in the country can match the size and skill inside that Purdue gets from Zach Edey. Which other players could impact the results of this year's tournament?

Based on numberFire's algorithm, which teams in the NCAA Tournament are under-seeded?

How has each NCAA Tournament team played recently, and how can it help us build better brackets?

The total is set at 149.5 points for Purdue's matchup with Iowa. Is that too high, and which other college basketball bets should you be on?

A few smoke signals indicate Chet Holmgren might end up in a spot that many aren't expecting. Where should you bet college basketball's top stars to land?

Oscar Tshiebwe had a historic season and could help Kentucky win a national championship. Which other players are capable of carrying their teams deep into the NCAA tournament?

Murray State and San Francisco tangle in what should be one of the best games of the day. What else should you watch for on Thursday?

Led by Trayce Jackson-Davis, 12 seed Indiana is just a 3.0-point underdog against Saint Mary's. Is that the most likely 12/5 upset?

Where can we gain leverage on the public in the 2022 men's NCAA Tournament?

Zach Edey is a big reason why Purdue's offense has been so great this season. Which other tourney teams have excellent offenses?