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?

Utah State, a 10 seed, can make some noise in this year's big dance. Who else is capable of busting brackets?

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

Which teams are undervalued in the Mountain West Conference entering the 2022 season?

Will Longwood be able to keep pace with a tough Tennessee team? Where can we find betting value on the first slate of games?

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?

Loyola Chicago could be a handful for Ohio State in the first round. Which round of 64 games are the most evenly matched this year?

San Francisco can make some noise in a loaded East Region. Which other lower-seeded teams are capable of busting brackets?

Colorado State's David Roddy clashes with the North Carolina State Wolfpack in a game filled with fantasy goodness. Who else should we consider targeting on Thursday's NIT slate?

Which mid-majors in the NCAA Tournament can ruin brackets during the first weekend of action?

The ACC will be on full display Wednesday night and we have projections for the top three teams in the conference. Which games tonight make for good gambles, per our models?