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?

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?

Kansas State and TCU go toe to toe in a battle of ranked Big 12 teams. How should we bet that matchup tonight?

Auburn gets a tough SEC road matchup against Alabama. Where can we find betting value in this spot tonight?

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?

Miami has turned the ball over just seven times through two tourney games. Which other stats do you need to know for the Sweet 16 teams?

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?

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

Which teams are surging entering the Big Dance? And who enters March Madness cold?

Which trends have national champions had in common? And who satisfies the list this year?