I faded Michigan in Round 1 when starting point guard DeVante' Jones was ruled out. That looked like smart play for a half. He reportedly will be back today and I believe that U-M can hang with the Vols if not win outright. The SEC is looking overrated.

Michigan starting point guard DeVante' Jones (concussion) is practicing and could return for Saturday's game versus surging Tennessee. Either way, I like the Vols to continue a dominant run that's seen them win eight in a row and 13 of 14. Tennessee is balanced and deeper -- Michigan got just four points from its bench Thursday -- and the Vols rank sixth in overall efficiency and second in defensive efficiency, per KenPom. Back Tennessee to pull away and cover its fifth straight.