The No. 11 Florida State Seminoles (10-1) meet the Saint Louis Billikens (8-3) at BB&T Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Saint Louis Billikens vs. Florida State Seminoles Free Prediction
The last time the Billikens played, they defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 75-65. The Billikens had a much better free throw rate (0.352 vs. 0.138) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 17.6). Javon Bess played a pivotal role for Saint Louis with 18 points and five rebounds.
The Seminoles had no trouble getting past the Florida Gators in their last matchup, 81-60. Getting to the free throw line was one of Florida State’s largest advantages. They made 34 trips to the line, while Florida went 21 times. PJ Savoy was the game’s top scorer with 20 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field.
Bess has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Saint Louis.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Seminoles currently rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 percent), while Saint Louis ranks 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent). Ball security could be troublesome for the Billikens. They rank 296th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the Seminoles force the 19th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.2 percent).
Saint Louis Billikens vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Louis ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Florida State ranks 147th (23.1).
The Seminoles rank 13th in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while the Billikens rank 97th (34.0).
Florida State averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. Saint Louis ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Billikens rank 30th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Seminoles rank 95th (3.3).
Florida State allows the 35th-fewest assists per game (10.6) while Saint Louis ranks 48th (11.3).
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The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 4.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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