5*
(NCAAB) Mercer vs. Tennessee,
Point Spread: 8.50 | -110.00 Mercer (Away)
Result: Loss
Mercer is a team that moves the ball around very well. With SR guard Langston Hall keeping the ball moving in the right direction, they are a matchup issue at times, as long as he is on control of the gameflow. Coming off the huge win vs Duke, this is an almost trap game of sorts. Mercer lacks some size which could trouble them playing Tennessee. Tennessee, on the other hand is not great at getting turnovers. And with Hall for Mercer with the ball most of the time this will be key. In the end Tennessee will hold on to this one in a grinder. The only legitimate three point shooter the Vols have is Jordan McRae. Look for Mercer to devise a solid defensive game plan to contain McRae and to make Richardson and Barton to make jump shots. I also like the fact that Mercer beat Tennessee last year which just further tells me these guys will be playing with confidence and momentum in this game. Play on Mercer