Wed, December 30th at 6:00 PM EST
December 30, 2026 β’ Hawkins Arena, Macon
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ December 30, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: East Tennessee State Buccaneers (0-2) meets Mercer Bears (1-1) at Hawkins Arena, Macon.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Visiting Side
Record
0-2
Road Split
0-2
Mercer Bears
Home Side
Record
1-1
Home Split
1-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
48%
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
VS
52%
Mercer Bears
Projected Score
EAS 112
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MER 115
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
STAT
Mercer Bears
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Mercer Bears plays on familiar turf at Hawkins Arena, Macon.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why East Tennessee State Buccaneers Could Win
East Tennessee State Buccaneers generates 74.5 points per game while shooting 47.2%.
Why Mercer Bears Could Win
Mercer Bears produces 79.8 points per game on 48.6% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Mercer Bears's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Hawkins Arena, Macon
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
KJ Lamonte
17.5
Team Assists
KJ Lamonte
2.5
Team Points
BJ Ward
18.0
Team Assists
BJ Ward
5.0
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
East Tennessee State Buccaneers (47.5%)
Mercer Bears (52.5%)
Total Submissions: 59 circles
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