The 13th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (12-2, 0-1 ACC) welcome the Miami Hurricanes (8-6, 0-2 ACC) to Donald L. Tucker Center, where both teams will will try to continue their five game winning streaks. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 81-60, while the Hurricanes beat the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 83-62.
Miami dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.377 and a turnover percentage of 12.8. For those same stats, Lehigh had marks of 0.197 and 20.4, respectively. The Seminoles, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.259) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.594 vs. 0.426). Florida State was lifted by PJ Savoy, who recorded 20 points. Meanwhile, Anthony Lawrence II played well for Miami, finishing with 19 points and 12 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Seminoles won 103-94. Getting to the free throw line was one of Florida State’s biggest strengths. They had 39 free throw attempts, while Miami had just 13. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Dejan Vasiljevic and Chris Lykes have been playing well over the last five games for Miami. Vasiljevic has averaged 0 points per game, while Lykes has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Florida State does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 41st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.288), but Miami is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking seventh by allowing a FTA rate of 0.150).
Miami Hurricanes at Florida State Seminoles Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Miami ranks 177th (36.6).
- The Hurricanes average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 81st in the country. The Seminoles rank 115th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- Miami blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Florida State ranks 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Seminoles rank 17th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Hurricanes rank 143rd (13.5).
- Florida State ranks 20th in steals per game (8.7) while Miami ranks 103rd (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.0, up from 7.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
