Duke at Florida State: 12/12/20 College Football Picks and Prediction

Defensively, Duke is allowing their opponents to average 36.3 ppg on 437.1 total yards per game (235.0 passing yds/g; 202.1 rushing yds/g).

The Florida State Seminoles has had their last two games postponed by Covid-19 and come into this game with an overall record of 2-7 after being defeated by the NC State Wolfpack, 38-22, on November 14th. Florida State struggled defensively against NC State and could not fight back after falling behind by a 28-3 margin early in the 3rd quarter. Florida State was outgained by NC State by a 413-347 margin and lost the turnover battle by a 2-1 margin I the loss. Leading the way for the Seminoles was WR Ontaria Wilson who had 7 receptions for 117 yards & 1 TD.

On the season, Florida State is averaging 22.0 ppg on 381.0 total yards per game (196.6 passing yds/g; 184.4 rushing yds/g). Offensively, Florida State has been led by QB Jordan Travis who has completed 52.2% of his passes for 4 TD & 5 INT while also leading the Seminoles in rushing with 469 yards & 6 TD. Travis was replaced by Chubba Purdy in their last game, however, with Purdy out of the season, we should see Travis back under center. Leading the way for the Florida Seminole backfield has been the duo of La’Damian Webb (69 att, 369 yards, 3 TD) and Jashaun Corbin (65 att, 329 yards, 2 TD). The top receiving threats for the Seminoles have been Ontaria Wilson (28 rec, 332 yards, 2 TD), Tamorrion Terry (23 rec, 289 yards, TD), Camren McDonald (22 rec, 248 yards, 2 TD), and Keyshawn Helton (14 rec, 119 yards, 2 TD).

Defensively, Florida State is allowing their opponents to average 36.1 ppg on 464.3 total yards per game (270.8 passing yds/g; 193.5 rushing yds/g).

The Blue Devils are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss and just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. The Seminoles are 8-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record, however, are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home game.

Both Duke and Florida State have had seasons to forget, however, I just can’t back a Duke team that just has had no answers in terms of protecting the football this season as they come into this game with 35 lost turnovers and a turnover margin of -17. Florida State has struggled offensively however, as Duke has allowed 160 points over their last three games, I think the Seminoles will be able to do enough to cover this home spread. Good Luck!