Villanova Wildcats vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Prediction 11/25/18

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The Villanova Wildcats (4-2) take on the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (5-0) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

Villanova Wildcats vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Seminoles won a close one over the 19th-ranked LSU Tigers 79-76, while the Wildcats won big over the Oklahoma State Cowboys 77-58.

Villanova dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 40.0). For those same stats, Oklahoma State recorded marks of 0.111 and 25.7, respectively. The Seminoles, meanwhile, had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 45.8 (above their season average of 35.8) and had a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 18.9). Florida State rallied around M.J. Walker, who recorded 21 points and five rebounds. Phil Booth had a good game for Villanova, putting up 20 points and five assists.

This battle figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s top offenses go head-to-head. Dating back to last season, Florida State ranks 59th with 111.3 points per 100 possessions and Villanova is first (122.4).

Villanova Wildcats vs. Florida State Seminoles Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Villanova averages 29.5 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the country. Florida State ranks 212th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
  • The Wildcats rank 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Seminoles rank 120th (3.1).
  • Villanova ranks 100th in rebounds per game (36.8) while Florida State ranks 131st in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
  • The Seminoles rank 82nd in assists per game (14.8) while the Wildcats rank 160th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • Villanova ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Florida State ranks 106th (5.8).