Notre Dame vs Florida State Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks
Florida State (13-9) vs Notre Dame (10-11)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Tucker Center)
Betting Odds: Florida State -2 -- Over/Under: 143 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ACC Network
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are visiting the Florida State Seminoles on Tuesday, February 4th at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles Prediction. We will examine:
The Florida State Seminoles' recent form and player performance
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish's recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Florida State Seminoles
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Recent betting trends in games played between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Florida State Seminoles
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles game
Florida State Seminoles Preview
The Florida State Seminoles have a 13-9 record this season and are sitting in the 12th place in the Atlantic Coast. Florida State is coming off a 76-77 loss to Boston College. The Seminoles are 12-10 against the spread, and 10-11-1 in over/under, while having an 8-3 home record.
Offensively, Florida State is averaging 77.2 points per game, which ranks 105th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.4 points per game (182nd). The Seminoles shoot 45.8% from the field (132nd) and 32.7% from beyond the arc (247th). The Seminoles shoot 72.1% from the free-throw line (177th) and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game (169th).
Jamir Watkins leads Florida State in scoring this season, with an average of 18.2 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Malique Ewin adds 14 points and a team-high 8 rebounds. Florida State will meet Wake Forest and Clemson after this game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a 10-11 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the ACC. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 57-63 loss to Miami FL. The Fighting Irish are 10-9-2 against the spread, and 10-11 in over/under while having a 2-6 road record this season.
Offensively, Notre Dame is averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 203rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70 points per game (133rd). The Fighting Irish shoot 46.6% from the field (89th) and 37.9% from beyond the arc (28th). The Fighting Irish shoot 74.1% from the free-throw line (105th) and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game (201st).
Markus Button leads Notre Dame in scoring this season, with an average of 20.1 points, adding 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists, while Tre Davis adds 15.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida State Seminoles will win
- Florida State has won 29 of its last 30 Tuesday games at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
- Notre Dame has lost five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida State has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Florida State has lost each of its last four games.
- Notre Dame has won three of its last four night games.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Notre Dame's last 16 night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Fifteen of Florida State's last 17 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles Head-to-Head
Florida State is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against Notre Dame and is 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Florida State won 67-58 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles Prediction
In this Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Florida State Seminoles Prediction, Florida State is coming as -2 home favorites. Florida State is rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record, and are very strong at their home court while dominating Notre Dame in recent years. The Seminoles are 3-1 in their last 4 home games, and I like them to get the job done in this spot. Take the Florida State Seminoles and lay the points at home.
Nikos’s Pick Florida State Seminoles -2
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
