The No. 15 Florida State Seminoles (6-1) take on the Troy Trojans (3-4) at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Troy Trojans at Florida State Seminoles Betting Prediction
The Trojans are hoping for a better outcome after their 79-74 loss to the Austin Peay Governors in their last game. Austin Peay’s 0.516 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Troy, who had a rate of 0.426. The Governors’ mark was above their season average of 0.508, while the Trojans’ was below their season average of 0.517. Alex Hicks had a solid game for Troy, putting up 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The last time the Seminoles were in action, they edged the No. 19 Purdue Boilermakers, 73-72. Florida State forced the Boilermakers into a turnover percentage of 24.4 (above their season average of 14.6). Purdue, on the other hand, held the Seminoles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (below their season average of 39.2). M.J. Walker led Florida State in scoring with 13 points on 4-for-11 shooting from the field.
Florida State appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Seminoles rank 65th in offensive efficiency, while the Trojans rank 228th in defensive efficiency.
Troy Trojans vs. Florida State Seminoles Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Florida State ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.0) while Troy ranks 249th (5.2).
The Trojans average 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 38th in the NCAA. The Seminoles rank 207th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
Florida State averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. Troy ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
The Seminoles rank 19th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Trojans rank 93rd (3.8).
Florida State averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 101st in the NCAA. Troy ranks 110th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
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