Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Looking to win big? The Gators and Seminoles face off at 6:00 ET on ACCN. The Seminoles are hosting the game at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Florida is the -5.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Florida State. The over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.
FLORIDA GATORS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +5.5
This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Seminoles.
- Not only will Florida State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Gators Stand a Chance on the Road?
Florida improved to 2-0 on the season with an 86-62 win over Grambling State on Monday. The Gators were heavy favorites at -26 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 148 fell just short of the 150.5 O/U line.
Florida took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime, and matched that output in the 2nd half with another 43 points. However, they allowed 34 points in the 2nd half, which is something they’ll look to tighten up moving forward.
The Gators put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 80.8% of their free throws, going 21-for-26 from the line.
Florida dominated the offensive glass with 17 rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Kintavious Dozier led the way with 19 points, while Rueben Chinyelu was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 7 of 8 shots to finish with 14 points in just 19 minutes.
Florida’s defense gave up 62 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 45% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the Gators held the other team to 30% shooting, with 7 made threes on 23 attempts.
At the free-throw line, Florida’s opponent shot 80%, converting 21 of 26 attempts. The Gators also allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Seminoles Please their Home Crowd?
Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games
Florida State improved to 2-0 on the season with a 72-52 home win over Tarleton State on Tuesday, November 12th. The Seminoles, who entered the game as -16.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The combined points of 124 fell short of the O/U line of 145.
FSU led 33-28 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Texans to just 24 points while scoring 39 themselves.
Florida State’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, largely due to their struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 21 threes (19%).
Inside the arc, the Seminoles were much more efficient, connecting on 64.3% of their two-point attempts (18/28). They also hit 24 free throws, shooting 63.2% from the line, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, with Chris Mpaka contributing 15 points and 11 boards in 40 minutes.
Florida State’s defense held their opponent to just 52 points, even though they allowed 44% shooting from the field. The Seminoles gave up 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 18 of 28 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Florida State’s defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to 4 of 21 shooting, just 19%. The Seminoles also sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 24 free throws, shooting 63%.