Florida State Seminoles vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seminoles versus the Hurricanes? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and Miami is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Florida State.
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami Hurricanes -1.5
This game will be played at Watsco Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.
WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Hurricanes.
- Not only will Miami pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Seminoles Stand a Chance on the Road?
Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games
Florida State improved to 10-4 on the season with a 90-74 win over Syracuse on Saturday. The Seminoles, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
FSU led 36-34 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, outscoring Syracuse 54-40. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.
Florida State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 53.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 60.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 18 threes, good for 38.9%, and they connected on 74.2% of their free throws, going 23 for 31 from the line.
Chris Bell was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts and shooting 80% overall, finishing with 18 points. Daquan Davis also added 18 points, while Donnie Freeman and Taylor Bol Bowen each recorded double-doubles with 10 rebounds and 16 and 14 points, respectively. The Seminoles dished out 17 assists as a team, with J.J. Starling and Jamir Watkins each contributing 3 assists.
Florida State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Seminoles allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, as they went 23/38 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Florida State’s defense conceded 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 74%.
Do the Hurricanes Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Miami Hurricanes Recent Game/Games
Miami’s season woes continued with an 86-85 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, dropping their record to 4-10. The Hurricanes were -1.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
Miami trailed 40-39 at halftime and both teams scored 46 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.
Miami’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 85 points on 58.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, with strong performances both inside and outside the arc. They shot 64.1% on two-pointers and 47.1% from three, hitting 8 of 17 attempts.
Mylyjael Poteat and Toibu Lawal were dominant inside, with Poteat scoring 25 points and Lawal adding 22 on 8 of 10 shooting. Matthew Cleveland contributed 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Jalil Bethea knocked down 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points.
Miami’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed 59% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 39 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Miami’s opponents shot 45%, connecting on 9 of 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws, hitting 86%. Miami gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.