The 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (23-6, 11-5 ACC) close out their home schedule at Donald L. Tucker Center against the 15th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (22-6, 11-5 ACC). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Florida State Seminoles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Seminoles defeated the 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack 78-73, while the Hokies beat the third-ranked Duke Blue Devils 77-72.
The Hokies had a superb turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 16.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.460 (above their season average of 0.242). The Seminoles, meanwhile, knocked down 23 of their 30 free throws (76.7 percent) and held the Wolfpack to an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (below their season average of 36.3). Mfiondu Kabengele had a good performance for Florida State with 16 points and five rebounds. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, was lifted by Kerry Blackshear Jr., who finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
The Seminoles won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 91-82. Getting to the free throw line was one of Florida State’s largest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Virginia Tech had 15. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Points could be at a premium as two of the country’s premier defenses go head-to-head. Florida State ranks 53rd in defensive efficiency (97.1) and Virginia Tech is 35th (95.7).
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Florida State Seminoles Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Virginia Tech ranks 267th (32.4).
- The Hokies rank 42nd in assists per game (15.5) while the Seminoles rank 148th (13.2).
- Virginia Tech ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Florida State ranks 53rd (5.5).
- The Seminoles rank 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Hokies rank 171st (2.4).
- Florida State ranks 129th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while Virginia Tech ranks 259th (26.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hokies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 13.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
