Massachusetts vs Florida State Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Florida State Seminoles and the Massachusetts Minutemen will meet on Saturday afternoon in a non‑conference matchup at the AutoNation Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles enter Saturday’s contest with a 5–4 win-loss record, including a 2–0 record at home. The Seminoles have compiled wins over Alcorn State, Alabama State, Tennessee‑Martin, Georgia Southern, and CSU Bakersfield, while dropping games to Florida, Georgia, Texas A&M and the Houston Cougars. In the Florida State Seminoles dominant 98–72 win over the Georgia Southern Eagles, Florida State guard Lajae Jones tallied 36 points, 3 steals, 2 assists and 1 block.

The Florida State Seminoles average 86.2 points on 41.7 percent shooting from the field and 31.5 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Seminoles are allowing opponents 78.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting from the field per game.

Senior guard Robert McCray V leads the Florida State Seminoles backcourt averaging 14.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Senior guard Lajae Jones adds 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1 block per contest. Senior forward Alex Steen anchors the paint averaging 8.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Preview

The Massachusetts Minutemen enter Saturday’s contest with a 7–3 record, including a 2–2 mark on the road. The Minutemen have amassed wins over Oregon State, Harvard, UMass Lowell, Boston College and the Central Connecticut Blue Devils, while losing games to Green Bay, Marshall and the Temple Owls. In the Massachusetts Minutemen’s 76–74 win over Boston College two days ago, Massachusetts guard Marcus Banks Jr. scored 29 points on 10 of 17 shotting from the field and 6 of 10 from three-point range.

The Massachusetts Minutemen average 78 points on 46.2 percent shooting from the field and 33 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Minutemen are allowing opponents 71.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting from the field per game.

Senior guard Marcus Banks Jr. leads the Massachusetts Minutemen averaging 18.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Senior Leonardo Bettiol provides the Minutemen with a strong presence in the paint averaging 16 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.5 steals per game. Junior Jayden Ndjigue is averaging 6.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest.

Why the Florida State Seminoles Will Win

 •           Quality scoring. Robert McCray V and Lajae Jones combine for nearly 27 points per game.

•            Outstanding guard play. Robert McCray V leads the ACC with 6.8 assists per game.

•            Athletic frontcourt. Senior forward Alex Steen is averaging 8.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

Why the Massachusetts Minutemen Will Win

•            Balanced scoring. Guard Marcus Banks Jr. and forward Leonardo Bettiol lead a versatile offensive attack.

•            Rebounding edge. Forwards Leonardo Bettiol and Jayden Ndjigue combine for over 15 rebounds per game.

•            Momentum. The Massachusetts Minutemen are entering tomorrow’s matchup with the Florida State Seminoles on the heels of four straight wins.

Florida State vs. Massachusetts Prediction

This matchup features the Florida State Seminoles overall team athleticism and high‑tempo offense against the Massachusetts Minutemen’s balanced scoring and rebounding. I think the Florida State Seminoles will look to lean on Robert McCray V’s playmaking ability and Alex Steen’s ability to be a strong presence inside, while the Massachusetts Minutemen will look to Marcus Banks Jr. and Leonardo Bettiol to keep pace.

In my view, the Florida State Seminoles ability to push pace and score in transition should prove decisive in this matchup. If Massachusetts struggles to defend the perimeter or control the boards, the Seminoles’ depth and athleticism will likely secure the win. I am backing the Florida State Seminoles to cover the 5.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Florida State -5.5