Both teams will try to prolong their five game winning streaks as the No. 13 Florida State Seminoles (12-2, 0-1 ACC) take on the Miami Hurricanes (8-6, 0-2 ACC) at Donald L. Tucker Center. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State Seminoles Free Prediction
The Hurricanes come in on a high note after dismantling the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in their last matchup, 83-62. The Hurricanes had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.197) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 20.4). Miami received a boost from Anthony Lawrence II, who had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
The last time the Seminoles played, they won big over the Florida Gators, 81-60. Getting to the free throw line was one of Florida State’s largest advantages. They made 34 trips to the line, 13 more than Florida. PJ Savoy was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Seminoles won 103-94. The Seminoles made 28 of their 39 free throws (71.8 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.682 vs. 0.625).
Dejan Vasiljevic and Chris Lykes have been playing well over the last five games for Miami. Vasiljevic has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Lykes has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Florida State does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 41st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.288), but Miami is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking seventh by allowing a FTA rate of 0.150).
Miami Hurricanes at Florida State Seminoles Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Florida State ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Miami ranks 177th (36.6).
The Seminoles rank 17th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Hurricanes rank 143rd (13.5).
Florida State ranks 20th in steals per game (8.7) while Miami ranks 103rd (6.6).
The Hurricanes average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 81st in the country. The Seminoles rank 115th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
Miami blocks 4.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 60th in the country. Florida State ranks 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Hurricanes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.0, up from 7.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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