The Florida State Seminoles (6-1) challenge the Purdue Boilermakers (4-2) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds
Both teams edged out their last opponent. The Boilermakers defeated the 20th-ranked VCU Rams 59-56, while the Seminoles beat the 17th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 60-57.
The Seminoles forced 21 turnovers and held the Volunteers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 32.2). Purdue, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (below their season average of 39.5) and a free throw rate of 0.432 (above their season average of 0.166). VCU had marks of 19.2 and 0.349, respectively, for those same stats. Purdue’s Trevion Williams had a solid performance, contributing 10 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Florida State was led by Devin Vassell, who contributed 13 points and five rebounds.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Purdue takes on the stingy defense of Florida State. Dating back to last season, the Boilermakers rank sixth in offensive efficiency, while the Seminoles are 29th in defensive efficiency.
Florida State vs. Purdue ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Florida State ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while Purdue ranks 194th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Boilermakers allow the 15th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while the Seminoles rank 52nd (5.5).
- Purdue is 22nd in the country with 31.7 rebounds allowed per game while Florida State is 58th with 32.7 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Boilermakers rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Seminoles rank 183rd (21.8).
- Florida State ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while Purdue ranks 104th (12.2).