The 16th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies (24-7, 13-6 ACC) face off against the 12th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (25-6, 13-5 ACC) in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney at Spectrum Center. Action begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Florida State Seminoles Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Seminoles defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 65-57, while the Hokies beat the Miami (FL) Hurricanes 71-56.
The Hokies held the Hurricanes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.411 (below their season average of 0.510) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 26.3). Meanwhile, Florida State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Wake Forest. The Seminoles had a rate of 0.482 (below their season average of 0.510), while the Demon Deacons posted a mark of 0.287 (below their season average of 0.451). Christ Koumadje put together a solid outing for Florida State with eight points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Kerry Blackshear Jr. had a good outing for Virginia Tech, putting up 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between two of the nation’s premier defenses. Florida State ranks 48th in defensive efficiency (96.8) and Virginia Tech is 40th (96.4).
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Florida State Seminoles Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Florida State ranks 67th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Virginia Tech ranks 257th (32.7).
- The Hokies rank 39th in assists per game (15.5) while the Seminoles rank 156th (13.1).
- Virginia Tech allows the 23rd-fewest steals per game (5.1) while Florida State ranks 43rd (5.4).
- The Seminoles rank 133rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while the Hokies rank 291st (26.5).
- Florida State ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.3) while Virginia Tech ranks 192nd (2.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seminoles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 8.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
