Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/3

The Duke Blue Devils, ranked #6, will travel to Tallahassee to take on the Florida State Seminoles. The game is set for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 3:45 PM ET. The Blue Devils are coming in strong with a 12-1 record, while the Seminoles hold a 7-7 record. This Atlantic Coast conference game will be held at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

Duke is favored with a spread of -15.5, and the Seminoles are the underdogs with a spread of +15.5. The money line favors Duke at -1702, while Florida State is at +861. The over/under for the game is set at 163.5. Fans can catch the action live on CBS.

Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles
  • Venue: Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee FL
  • Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Duke -15.5 (-108), Florida State +15.5 (-113)

Duke Blue Devils Team Preview

The Duke Blue Devils have shown strong performance this season with a record of 12-1. They are ranked 6th in the AP poll and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their only loss came in a close game against Texas Tech, where they lost by just one point.

Offensively, the Blue Devils score an average of 87 points per game, which ranks them 43rd in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 49.6, making them 36th in that category. Cameron Boozer stands out with an average of 23.5 points per game and a field goal percentage of 56.5.

Duke has been less successful against the spread with a record of 6-6. They have struggled particularly in their last three games, failing to cover the spread each time. Despite this, they have been strong in straight-up wins, with a 92.3% success rate overall this season.

Florida State Seminoles Team Preview

The Florida State Seminoles have shown strong performance at home this season. With a 7-2 record at home, they find comfort on their court. This is a stark contrast to their 0-5 record away from home, indicating the importance of home advantage for them.

Offensively, the Seminoles average 83.6 points per game, ranking 82nd. They are effective in three-point shooting, making 11.4 per game, which places them 16th. Despite this, their field goal percentage is at 41.7%, ranking 350th, highlighting an area for improvement.

Key players include Robert McCray V, who averages 13.4 points per game, and Chauncey Wiggins, who contributes 12.3 points per game. Both players are pivotal in maintaining the team’s scoring efforts. Their performances are crucial as the Seminoles aim to improve their overall record of 7-7.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Florida State at +15.5. Duke scores 87 points per game, ranking 43rd, while Florida State scores 83.6 points per game, ranking 82nd. With both teams having strong offenses, Florida State’s ability to keep the game close makes them a good choice to cover the spread.

For the over/under pick, go with the over at 163.5. Duke’s games average a high score due to their 87 points per game and Florida State’s 83.6 points per game adds to this. Given both teams’ offensive abilities, the total score is likely to surpass the 163.5 mark.