Bradley v. St. Bonaventure

Neutral floor, new rosters, same coaches you trust. Bradley and St. Bonaventure both reloaded after strong seasons, but the early-season lean is Brian Wardle and the Braves. They’ve got a tick more continuity and, on paper, the louder incoming scoring pop—useful in Week 1 when shot creation matters more than fully installed sets. Mark Schmidt did what he does—added veteran pieces who should click by January—but that cohesion curve likely favors Bradley now, not later.

Rock Hill should play slow and physical, and with both staffs emphasizing half-court defense in November, the market’s 140 total makes sense. First 10 minutes could be rock fight territory.

Bet angle: Bradley -1.5 at DraftKings (widely -2.5 elsewhere). I’d play -1.5 immediately, ok to -2.5; beyond -3, consider moneyline instead. Expect lower-variance possessions, so every half-point matters.