Mercer Bears
Basketball NCAAB Mon 3 Nov 19:00
Tennessee Volunteers
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Mercer vs Tennessee

The Mercer Bears face the Tennessee Volunteers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, November 3. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Are Mercer +28.5 a Value Bet?

Let’s back Mercer at +28.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -105 to stay relatively close to Tennessee and we really like this wager.

Both Teams Lost Last Time Out

Mercer Bears lost on the road in their previous game. Chattanooga Mocs won 76-61.

Tennessee Volunteers lost 69-50 to Houston Cougars in their last game.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tennessee 22-11 2622 2289 333 16-5 6-6 1L
Mercer 19-13 2646 2416 230 14-2 5-11 1L
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Mercer vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Mercer vs Tennessee betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We don’t think Mercer will be heavily beaten in this college showdown. Our best pick is to take the underdogs at an appealing +28.5, with odds of -105 available.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Mercer vs Tennessee stats:

  • The +28.5 line has been covered by Mercer in 20 consecutive games.
  • The -28.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 20 consecutive games.

Mercer +28.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.3% chance of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Mercer +28.5
Totals Under 144.5
Result & BTTS 80 Mercer / No

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Mercer +28.5, Under 144.5 points and Mercer/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mercer Mercer logo 58 - 83 Tennessee logo Tennessee

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Vols to claim a 83-58 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

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Mercer vs Tennessee Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Tennessee Bettors Need to Find Moneyline Alternative

Some sportsbooks won’t be offering Moneyline wagering for this college game considering Mercer are massive underdogs. Many bettors like to consider the Spread as an alternative, with this suiting all types of bankroll.

The spread currently stands at 28.5 and the total points line is 143.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 143.5 can find odds of -105 available.

College basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of game lines and team props which are available for most matchups on the coupon. Head to the top betting apps and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Mercer logo Mercer Stats
Tennessee logo Tennessee Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Southeastern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Florida 26-7 2864 2376 488 18-3 8-4 1L
Arkansas 26-8 3058 2723 335 20-3 6-5 5W
Vanderbilt 26-8 2936 2557 379 15-3 11-5 1L
Alabama 23-9 2935 2671 264 15-6 8-3 1L
Georgia 22-10 2874 2533 341 15-6 7-4 1L
Tennessee 22-11 2622 2289 333 16-5 6-6 1L
Texas A&M 21-11 2807 2546 261 14-5 7-6 1L
Missouri 20-12 2549 2411 138 15-4 5-8 3L
Kentucky 21-13 2746 2510 236 16-6 5-7 1L
Texas 18-14 2681 2458 223 13-7 5-7 3L
Oklahoma 19-15 2813 2621 192 13-5 6-10 1L
Auburn 17-16 2730 2620 110 14-6 3-10 1L
LSU 15-17 2606 2512 94 10-9 5-8 4L
Ole Miss 15-20 2656 2664 -8 9-9 6-11 1L
Mississippi State 13-19 2484 2618 -134 9-10 4-9 6L
South Carolina 13-19 2398 2447 -49 11-8 2-11 1L
Southern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
E. Tennessee St. 23-11 2638 2356 282 15-5 8-6 1L
Furman 22-12 2600 2397 203 13-6 9-6 3W
Mercer 19-13 2646 2416 230 14-2 5-11 1L
Wofford 19-13 2520 2468 52 10-6 9-7 2L
Samford 18-14 2525 2409 116 11-4 7-10 1L
Western Carolina 15-16 2432 2397 35 10-3 5-13 1L
UNC Greensboro 15-19 2673 2736 -63 10-6 5-13 1L
Chattanooga 13-19 2454 2408 46 7-9 6-10 1L
Citadel 11-22 2322 2558 -236 7-9 4-13 1L
VMI 6-26 2303 2560 -257 5-9 1-17 17L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak