Mercer vs. Alabama

This game is the seventh game away from home over the last nine contests for Mercer. And they had to play two nights ago in a loss at La Salle. Mercer is 8-1 UNDER the total after a defeat, as well as 9-4-2 UNDER at neutral site games. Alabama hasn't played in 10 days to focus on final exams. Alabama's offense is terrible from the free throw line (65.3 percent), but the defense is strong allowing 41.7 percent shooting from the field. The Tide ranks sixth in the SEC and #18 in the nation in blocked shots per game (6.0). Alabama is 19-7 UNDER the total in non-conference games, plus 7-3 UNDER after a spread cover. Mercer topped Alabama 66-59 when they last met and this shapes up as another defensive duel. Play the UNDER.