The Florida State Seminoles (14-5, 2-4 ACC) will be at the Watsco Center to square off against the Miami Hurricanes (9-9, 1-5 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Florida State Seminoles at Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hurricanes lost big to the Syracuse Orange, 73-53, while the Seminoles were victorious over the Clemson Tigers, 77-68.
Florida State played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.282) and a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.1). For those same stats, Clemson recorded marks of 0.190 and 14.6, respectively. Miami, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 25.6). Dejan Vasiljevic had a good game for Miami, contributing 11 points and eight rebounds. Mfiondu Kabengele played a pivotal role for Florida State with 17 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, David Nichols led the Seminoles to a 68-62 victory. He recorded 13 points. The Seminoles’ 32.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Hurricanes, who had a rate of 22.9.
Florida State could own the offensive glass in this contest. The Seminoles are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.9 percent. Meanwhile, Miami ranks 264th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.8 percent.
Florida State vs. Miami Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 30th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Miami ranks 190th (14.6).
- The Seminoles rank 166th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Hurricanes rank 210th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- Florida State ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.0) while Miami ranks 73rd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Seminoles average 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. The Hurricanes rank 200th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- Florida State ranks 40th in steals per game (7.8) while Miami ranks 124th (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
- The Seminoles have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Florida State has defeated opponents by an average of 7.9 points.
