The 23rd-ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack (20-8, 8-7 ACC) and their sensational offense visit Florida State to play the 18th-ranked Seminoles (22-6, 10-5 ACC) and their tremendous defense. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Seminoles were victorious over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 68-61, while the Wolfpack won big over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 94-74.
North Carolina State dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (below their season average of 36.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.535). For those same stats, Wake Forest was 25.0 and 0.432, respectively. Meanwhile, Florida State dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 33.5) and a free throw rate of 0.214 (below their season average of 0.272). Notre Dame was 18.2 and 0.161, respectively, for those same stats. Florida State’s Devin Vassell led the way, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds. Markell Johnson was a key piece for North Carolina State with 25 points and six rebounds.
The Wolfpack won the only game between these two teams last year, 92-72. The Wolfpack’s 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Seminoles, who had a rate of 25.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The aggressive Florida State offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this showdown. The Seminoles currently rank 56th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.270, while North Carolina State ranks 317th in FTA rate allowed (0.281). Additionally, the Wolfpack rank 29th in offensive efficiency (113.6), while the Seminoles rank 49th in defensive efficiency (96.8).
North Carolina State at Florida State Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina State ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.1) while Florida State ranks 141st (13.4).
- The Wolfpack rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while the Seminoles rank 129th (21.9).
- Florida State ranks 67th in rebounds per game (37.4) while North Carolina State ranks 104th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
- The Seminoles rank 45th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Wolfpack rank 146th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Florida State ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while North Carolina State ranks 138th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 8.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolfpack have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
