The 12th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (27-6, 15-5 ACC) clash against the fifth-ranked Duke Blue Devils (28-5, 16-4 ACC) in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Spectrum Center. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Duke Blue Devils ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Blue Devils edged the third-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels 74-73, while the Seminoles beat the second-ranked Virginia Cavaliers 69-59.
Florida State played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.9 (above their season average of 33.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.509). For those same stats, Virginia was 21.2 and 0.462, respectively. Meanwhile, Duke’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over North Carolina. The Blue Devils had a rate of 0.515 (below their season average of 0.535), while the Tar Heels posted a mark of 0.425 (below their season average of 0.533). Duke’s Zion Williamson had a solid performance, contributing 31 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Florida State was lifted by David Nichols, who had 14 points and five rebounds.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Duke takes on the stingy defense of Florida State. The Blue Devils rank 23rd in offensive efficiency, while the Seminoles are 43rd in defensive efficiency.
Florida State vs. Duke ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Duke, ATS Winner – Duke, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Duke ranks 21st in assists per game (16.1) while Florida State ranks 162nd (13.0).
- The Blue Devils rank first in blocks per game (6.8) while the Seminoles rank 70th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- Duke ranks 80th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Florida State ranks 130th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- The Seminoles rank 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Blue Devils rank 186th (35.7).
- Florida State ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Duke ranks 148th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Blue Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 16.1 for the season.
