Virginia Tech Hokies vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hokies versus the Seminoles? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL. The over/under for this Atlantic Coast conference contest is set at 142.5 points, with Florida State being favored by -10.5 at home against Virginia Tech.
VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +10.5
This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Seminoles.
- Even though we have Florida State winning straight-up, we like Virginia Tech at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Hokies Have What it Takes in Tallahassee?
Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games
Virginia Tech dropped to 8-12 on the season after a 72-57 loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Hokies were +8.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game fell short of the O/U line of 134.5, with a combined 129 points.
Virginia Tech trailed 41-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 28 points while allowing 31.
Virginia Tech managed just 57 points in their last game, shooting 38% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, while their two-point shooting was 38.7% (12/31). At the free-throw line, the Hokies struggled, making only 57.1% of their 21 attempts.
Chauncey Wiggins led the way with 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Toibu Lawal added 14 points, shooting 60% overall, and Del Jones contributed 13 points, making 5 of 7 shots. Viktor Lakhin was efficient, hitting 5 of 6 from the field, and Jaeden Zackery chipped in 11 points despite shooting just 20% from deep.
Virginia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 72 points on 38% shooting from the field, as they went 19/50 overall. The Hokies limited their opponent’s two-point shooting to 38%, with just 12 made baskets on 31 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Virginia Tech allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 12 for 57%. The Hokies gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for Florida State?
Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games
Florida State’s season record moved to 13-7 after a 78-71 road loss to Stanford on Saturday. The Seminoles entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.
FSU trailed 33-25 at halftime but put up 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 149 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.
Florida State managed just 37.9% shooting from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.1%. They hit 30% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 20 attempts, and shot 42.1% on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Seminoles made 21 of 28, good for 75%.
Oziyah Sellers led the way with 27 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range and shooting 62.5% overall. Jamir Watkins added 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and from three. Florida State also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 9 assists as a team.
Florida State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 15 of 31 two-point attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Florida State’s defense gave up 11 threes on 24 attempts, with the other team shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15, shooting 71%.