The No. 8 Missouri Tigers (20-12) face off against the No. 9 Florida State Seminoles (20-11) in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. The game begins at 9:50 p.m. ET on Friday, March 16, 2018.
Florida State is a 1-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 147.5 points.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction
The Seminoles are hoping for a better outcome after their 82-74 loss to the Louisville Cardinals in the . Louisville’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Florida State. The Cardinals had a rate of 11.5 (better than their season average of 15.0), while the Seminoles posted a mark of 15.6. Trent Forrest led Florida State in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
In the , the Tigers lost a close one to the Georgia Bulldogs, 62-60. Georgia’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Missouri. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.236 (below their season average of 0.283), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.292). With 20 points on 5-for-8 shooting, Jontay Porter was Missouri’s leading scorer.
Missouri should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Tigers rank 83rd in offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 percent), while Florida State ranks 248th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent). This game should be a matchup of conflicting styles. The fast-paced Seminoles rank 44th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Tigers rank 302nd.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Missouri Tigers Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Missouri ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Florida State ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
The Seminoles average 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 18th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Missouri ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Florida State ranks 108th (12.8).
The Seminoles average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Tigers rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Missouri averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. Florida State ranks 159th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Seminoles have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Florida State has defeated opponents by an average of 7.3 points.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
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