Boston College vs Florida State Prediction 2/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Boston College Eagles and the Florida State Seminoles will meet on Tuesday night in an ACC matchup at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles enter Tuesday night’s contest with a 12–13 win-loss record, including a 9-5 record at home and a 5-7 mark in conference play. The Seminoles have compiled wins over Alcorn State, Alabama State, Tennessee‑Martin, Georgia Southern, and CSU Bakersfield, while dropping games to Florida, Dayton, Texas A&M, Houston and the Georgia Bulldogs.

More recently, in the Florida State Seminoles dominant 92-69 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies two days ago, Seminoles guard Lajae Jones tallied 17 points (7 of 10 shooting from the field), 7 rebounds and 1 assist demonstrating his ability to lead the Florida State backcourt.  

The Florida State Seminoles average 80.4 points (65th in country) on 42.5 percent shooting from the field and 31.7 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Seminoles are allowing opponents 78.4 points per contest.

Senior guard Robert McCray V leads the Florida State Seminoles backcourt averaging 14.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Senior guard Lajae Jones adds 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1 assist, 1.1 steals and 1 block per contest. Senior forward Alex Steen anchors the paint averaging 7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game.

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview

The Boston College Eagles enter Tuesday’s game with a 9–16 win‑loss overall record, including a 2–10 mark in conference play and an abysmal 1-6 record on the road. The Eagles have compiled wins over Syracuse, Le Moyne, New Haven, Harvard and the Pittsburgh Panthers, while dropping recent games to Virginia, Notre Dame, Louisville and the Clemson Tigers.

In the Boston College Eagles 73–66 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers earlier this season, Boston College guard Fred Payne amassed 17 points (7 of 18 shooting from the field), 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal showcasing their ability to generate efficient offense for the Eagles despite the defeat to the Cavaliers.

The Boston College Eagles are averaging 67.4 points on 40.9 percent shooting from the field and 29.7 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. Defensively, the Eagles are allowing opponents 69.3 points per contest which ranks 55th in the country.

Sophomore guard Fred Payne leads the Boston College Eagles averaging 15 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1 steal per game, providing the Eagles with a reliable perimeter scoring option. Junior Boden Kapke contributes 9.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest, giving Boston College a strong interior presence.

Why the Florida State Seminoles Will Win

• Quality scoring. Florida State guards Robert McCray V and Lajae Jones combine for over 27 points per game.

• Home court edge. The Florida State Seminoles have amassed a 9-5 record at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center this season.

• Offensive advantage. Florida State averages 80.4 points per game which ranks 65th in the nation. Conversely, the Boston College Eagle average a rather low 67.1 points per contest.

• Athletic frontcourt. Senior forward Alex Steen provides rebounding and rim protection.

Why the Boston College Eagles Will Win

• Backcourt play. Sophomore guard Fred Payne leads the Boston College Eagles averaging 15 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1 steal per game,

• Defensive edge. The Boston College Eagles are allowing opponents 69.3 points per contest which ranks 55th in the country.

Boston College Eagles vs. Florida State Seminoles Prediction

This matchup features Boston College’s slower paced, half‑court offense against a Florida State team that has been far more explosive offensively and significantly more efficient at home. Boston College has shown stretches of competitive play this season, but the Seminoles scoring balance and recent shooting surge create a difficult matchup for a Boston College team that has struggled to keep pace with stronger opponents in 2025 which makes the Seminoles the team that is the most likely to win this contest. With that said, I expect the Eagles quality defense to play well enough to stay within the number here. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Boston Eagles plus the 11.5 points in this matchup.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Boston College +11.5