Expect a defensive struggle when the 18th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (12-2, 2-1 ACC) go head-to-head against the seventh-ranked Louisville Cardinals (11-2, 2-0 ACC) at KFC Yum! Center. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Florida State Seminoles at Louisville Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cardinals were beaten by the 19th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 78-70, while the Seminoles were victorious over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 70-58.
The Seminoles forced 20 turnovers and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.473). Louisville, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.1 (above their season average of 32.0). Louisville’s Dwayne Sutton had a good outing, putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds. Devin Vassell, meanwhile played a key role for Florida State with 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Seminoles won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 80-75. The Seminoles’ 9.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cardinals, who had a rate of 28.0. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Louisville takes on the elite defense of Florida State. The Cardinals rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while the Seminoles are 53rd in defensive efficiency.
Florida State at Louisville ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Louisville, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 13th in steals per game (9.7) while Louisville ranks 188th (4.9).
- The Seminoles are 10th in the NCAA with 9.0 assists allowed per game while the Cardinals are 25th with 9.9 assists allowed per game.
- Florida State ranks 176th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Louisville ranks 188th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- The Cardinals rank 41st in rebounds per game (40.0) while the Seminoles rank 196th (34.3).
- Florida State ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.6) while Louisville ranks 150th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
- The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 13.1 for the season.
