Friday's contest features the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) and the Mercer Bears (1-2) squaring off at Coleman Coliseum in what is expected to be a lopsided matchup, with a projected 93-59 win for heavily favored Alabama according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on November 17.

Based on our computer prediction, Alabama is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 29.5. The two teams are projected to go under the 151.5 over/under.

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Alabama vs. Mercer Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV: SEC Network+
  • Where: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Venue: Coleman Coliseum
  • Line: Alabama -29.5
  • Point Total: 151.5

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Alabama vs. Mercer Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Alabama 93, Mercer 59

Spread & Total Prediction for Alabama vs. Mercer

  • Pick ATS: Alabama (-29.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (151.5)

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Alabama Performance Insights

  • Alabama was the seventh-best squad in the country in points scored (81.8 per game) and 122nd in points conceded (68.3) last season.
  • Last season, the Crimson Tide were best in college basketball in rebounds (41.2 per game) and 299th in rebounds conceded (33).
  • Alabama was 49th in the country in assists (15 per game) last year.
  • The Crimson Tide were the 10th-best team in the nation in 3-pointers made (9.9 per game) and 215th in 3-point percentage (33.5%) last year.
  • Last year, Alabama was 13th-best in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (5.5 per game) and third-best in defensive 3-point percentage (28.3%).
  • The Crimson Tide took 47.2% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line last season, and 35.8% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they attempted 52.8% of their shots, with 64.2% of their makes coming from there.

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