Florida State Seminoles at Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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The fifth-ranked Florida State Seminoles (17-3, 7-2 ACC) will be at Cassell Coliseum to square off with the Virginia Tech Hokies (14-7, 5-5 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Florida State Seminoles at Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Hokies fell to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 71-61, while the Seminoles were defeated by the Virginia Cavaliers, 61-56.

Florida State had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 16.8) while Virginia Tech forced Miami (FL) into a turnover percentage of 21.0 (above their season average of 15.3). Tyrece Radford had a good game for Virginia Tech, putting up 22 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Devin Vassell fueled Florida State with 17 points and six rebounds.

The Seminoles dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Florida State won 65-63. Florida State won the rebounding battle. The Seminoles had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 24) and total rebounds (43 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Ball protection could play a key role in this showdown. Virginia Tech commits the fourth-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 14.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Florida State forces the sixth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 26.5 percent).

Florida State at Virginia Tech Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Virginia Tech ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while Florida State ranks 166th (21.4).
  • The Seminoles rank eighth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Hokies rank 127th (12.5).
  • The Seminoles rank sixth in steals per game (9.8) while the Hokies rank 145th (6.1).
  • Florida State ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.5) while Virginia Tech ranks 136th (2.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
  • The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 10.6 for the season.