This is an 8* MONEYLINE MON$TER on Santa Clara.

I'm going to lay the reasonable price and take Santa Clara on the moneyline option.

The Billikens finished last year with a 13-20 record, while the Broncos finished with a 20-13 record.

Saint Louis new coach Josh Schertz brought in ten new players, and the Billikens should be a lot better, but the bottom line is it will take time to find chemistry. Especially on Opening night on the road in this difficult road venue.

The Broncos added depth via the transfer portal as well. Last year Santa Clara averaged 76.9 PPG, while allowing 72.2.

The Billikens struggled on the road last year, and those struggles are set to once again be amplified on Opening night.

Let's bypass the spread option and instead take SANTA CLARA to win this straight-up.

Good luck, NP