The 25th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (16-5, 4-4 ACC) will be at the Carrier Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (16-6, 7-2 ACC) in an ACC matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Orange defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 65-56, while the Seminoles beat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 59-49.
The Seminoles knocked down 23 of their 30 free throws (76.7 percent) and held the Yellow Jackets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.308 (below their season average of 0.501). Meanwhile, Syracuse’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Pittsburgh. The Orange had a rate of 0.481 (below their season average of 0.502), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.360 (below their season average of 0.498). Oshae Brissett had a good outing for Syracuse with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Terance Mann, meanwhile had a good outing for Florida State, finishing with 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Seminoles won the only game between these two teams last year, 101-90. The Seminoles’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Orange. Florida State had a rate of 13.4, while Syracuse posted a mark of 18.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Syracuse figures to have a considerable advantage. The Orange defense ranks 37th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.466), while the Florida State offense is ranked 193rd in effective field goal percentage (0.510). Also, the Seminoles rank 253rd in turnover percentage (20.0 percent), while the Orange rank 25th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.3 percent).
Florida State Seminoles vs. Syracuse Orange Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Syracuse ranks 197th (14.4).
- The Orange average 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. The Seminoles rank 78th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- Florida State ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Syracuse ranks 77th (5.9).
- The Seminoles rank 106th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Orange rank 272nd (27.0).
- Florida State ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Syracuse ranks 191st (36.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
- The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 8.2 for the season.
