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Southern Illinois hosts Charleston (SC) to tip off season
Charleston (SC) Cougars vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Monday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -3; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois hosts Charleston (SC) for the season opener. Southern Illinois finished 19-13 overall with an 8-3 record in non-conference games during the 2023-24 season.
Villanova opens season at home against Lafayette
Lafayette Leopards at Villanova Wildcats Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -20.5; over/under is 130.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts Lafayette for the season opener. Villanova finished 18-16 overall a season ago while going 10-6 at home.