Winthrop Eagles vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Seminoles. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ACC, and it’s hosted by the Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Florida State is favored by -11 vs. Winthrop.
WINTHROP EAGLES VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winthrop Eagles +11
This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.
WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Seminoles.
- Even though we have Florida State winning straight-up, we like Winthrop at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Winthrop Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles improved to 6-3 on the season after a 96-89 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Winthrop was favored by -11.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.
Winthrop led 48-39 at halftime and scored another 48 points in the 2nd half, though they allowed Coastal Carolina to score 50 points after the break. The game’s total points of 185 went well over the O/U line of 141.5.
Winthrop’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 96 points while shooting 54.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.4%, with strong performances from both inside and outside the arc. They connected on 61.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 41.2% from three-point range, making 7 of 17 from deep.
At the free-throw line, the Eagles were 31 of 40, shooting 77.5%. K.J. Doucet led the team with 23 points, while Kelton Talford and Rasheed Jones each added 21. Jones also contributed 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and Kasen Harrison was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting overall.
Winthrop’s defense struggled, allowing 89 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 61% of their two-point attempts (22/36).
From beyond the arc, Winthrop gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 40 times, where they converted 31 free throws (77%).
Will the Seminoles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Florida State improved to 8-3 on the season with a 77-64 road win over Tulane on Saturday. The Seminoles entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread, but the total points (141) fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.
FSU took control early, leading 37-22 at halftime. While they scored 40 points in the 2nd half, they allowed Tulane to score 42, which is something they’ll want to tighten up moving forward.
Florida State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They hit 57.7% of their two-point attempts and 35.3% from beyond the arc, making 6 threes on 17 attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Seminoles connected on 82.9%, going 29-for-35. They grabbed just 2 offensive rebounds, but dished out 15 assists. Kaleb Banks led the way with 33 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 55.0% overall, while Jamir Watkins added 29 points and 5 assists.
Florida State’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 45% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Florida State limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 22 attempts, a 13% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 84%.