The 17th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (20-5, 8-4 ACC) head to Littlejohn Coliseum to take on the Clemson Tigers (15-10, 5-7 ACC). The Seminoles will attempt to prolong their seven-game winning streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers lost a close one to the 16th-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 56-55, while the Seminoles easily got past the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 69-47.
Florida State dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.8 (below their season average of 35.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.461 (below their season average of 0.518). Georgia Tech recorded marks of 13.0 and 0.339, respectively, for those same stats. Clemson, on the other hand, held Louisville to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.6 (below their season average of 30.0). Clemson’s Marcquise Reed had a good outing, contributing 13 points and 12 rebounds. Christ Koumadje played a pivotal role for Florida State with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Mfiondu Kabengele led the Seminoles to a 77-68 victory. He produced 17 points and five rebounds. Converting at the free throw line was one of Florida State’s largest advantages. They were 17-21 (81.0 percent), while the Tigers were 11-14 (78.6 percent).
Baskets could be hard to come by in this contest between two of the nation’s premier defenses. Clemson currently ranks 37th in defensive efficiency (95.5) and Florida State is 52nd (96.5). Furthermore, the Seminoles rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent), while the Tigers rank 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent).
Florida State at Clemson Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – Clemson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while Clemson ranks 252nd (19.3).
- The Tigers allow the 18th-fewest rebounds per game (30.9) while the Seminoles rank 49th (32.2).
- Clemson allows the sixth-fewest assists per game (9.6) while Florida State ranks 16th (10.4).
- The Seminoles rank 39th in steals per game (7.8) while the Tigers rank 119th (6.4).
- Clemson averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. Florida State ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 50.2 points per game (13.6 below their season average).
- The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 9.6 for the season.
