Troy Trojans vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Prediction

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The Troy Trojans (3-4) will travel to the Donald L. Tucker Center to go head-to-head against the 15th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (6-1). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.

Troy Trojans vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Seminoles barely escaped the 19th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 73-72, while the Trojans lost to the Austin Peay Governors, 79-74.

Florida State’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Purdue. The Seminoles had a rate of 21.0 (worse than their season average of 18.1), while the Boilermakers posted a mark of 24.4 (above their season average of 14.6). Troy, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 30.5). Florida State rallied around M.J. Walker, who recorded 13 points. Alex Hicks, meanwhile had a solid performance for Troy, finishing with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Florida State figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Seminoles rank 65th in offensive efficiency, while the Trojans rank 228th in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.

Troy Trojans at Florida State Seminoles ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Florida State ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.0) while Troy ranks 249th (5.2).
  • The Seminoles rank 19th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Trojans rank 93rd (3.8).
  • Florida State ranks 101st in assists per game (14.6) while Troy ranks 110th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
  • The Trojans rank 38th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Seminoles rank 207th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
  • Florida State averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. Troy ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).