The 2024-25 college basketball season kicks off on Monday with a matchup between Saint Louis Billikens and Santa Clara Broncos. The game, part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase, will feature eight key rotation players returning for Santa Clara, including Adama-Alpha Bal and Christoph Tilly. Robbie Avila, who gained internet fame last season playing for Indiana State, makes his debut for Saint Louis after transferring to the team.
The model at SportsLine has simulated the game 10,000 times, predicting a lean towards the under total and an over 50% hit rate on its point-spread pick. The event also includes Charleston vs. SIU and McNeese State vs. South Dakota State later in the day.