Miami vs Florida State Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Miami vs Florida State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 19th, at the Conte Forum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Seminoles’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Miami and Florida State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hurricanes and Seminoles.

How Does Miami Bounce Back?

Two games ago, Miami finally picked up another win, but they were back to their losing ways in the last game. Miami faced off against Pittsburgh in the last game and they scored 65 points, while the defense gave up 74 points and that led to the defeat. In the second half, the defense gave up 42 points and that was the difference. Lynn Kidd had a strong game putting up 16 points, 15 rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. The biggest problem for this team has been getting out to slow starts, and then not having enough juice to fight back. 

Miami sits with a 6-19 record overall and they have gone 9-16 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 0-7 straight up away from home. Miami is averaging 75.2 points while their defense is giving up 79.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 151st in the league while the defense is ranked 349th. Matthew Cleveland has been the top player, averaging 16.4 points while shooting 52.1 percent from the field and 52.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Miami will take on Virginia Tech, Duke, and North Carolina after this game.

Florida State Looks to Bounce Back

Florida State faced off against Clemson in the last game and they scored only 46 points while the defense gave up 72 points. In the first half, they only scored 19 points, and the second half didn’t get a whole lot better as they were knocked off. Jamir Watkins was the only real bright spot with the offense putting up 14 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. The offense has to find a way to have a more balanced attack here if they want to find success. 

Florida State sits with a 15-10 record overall and they have gone 14-11 against the spread. The over has hit in only 10 of the games. Florida State is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 147th in the league while the defense is ranked 161st. Jamir Watkins has been the top player this season averaging 18 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field. Florida State will play against Louisville, North Carolina, Duke, Virginia, and SMU following this one.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Florida State’s last six night games has produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Each of Miami (FL)’s last seven Wednesday road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Miami vs Florida State Prediction

I actually think Miami will find a way to be successful here, and although they might not win this game, they are going to keep it close. These two offenses are similar, the big difference is with the defense. I don’t really exactly trust Miami to find success here with the defense, but their offense is going to make the difference, and that will be enough for the Hurricanes to get the job done. Back Miami against the spread.