Mississippi Valley State vs Florida State Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Florida State Seminoles and the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils will meet on Friday evening in a non‑conference matchup at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida.

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles enter Friday’s contest with a 5–6 win-loss record, including a 5–1 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, Houston and the Dayton Flyers. In the Florida State Seminoles dominant 98–72 win over the Georgia Southern Eagles last month, Florida State guard Lajae Jones tallied 36 points, 3 steals, 2 assists and 1 block.

The Florida State Seminoles average 83.8 points on 41.5 percent shooting from the field and 31.2 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Seminoles are allowing opponents 82.4 points on 52.4 percent shooting from the field per game.

Senior guard Robert McCray V leads the Florida State Seminoles backcourt averaging 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Senior guard Lajae Jones adds 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1 block per contest. Senior forward Alex Steen anchors the paint averaging 7.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Preview

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils enter Monday’s contest with a 1–10 record, including an 0–6 mark on the road. The Delta Devils have compiled a lone win over Rust College, while dropping games to UL Monroe, Ole Miss, Arkansas, and South Dakota. More recently, In the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 66–52 loss to UL Monroe earlier this month, guard Rayquan Brown posted 14 points and 7 rebounds.

The Delta Devils average 63.8 points on 39.7 percent shooting from the field and 27 3 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Delta Devils are allowing opponents 93.1 points per game which ranks an abysmal 362nd in the nation.

Junior guard Michael James leads the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils averaging 20.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game, providing the Delta Devils with consistent backcourt scoring. Senior forward Daniel Mayfield adds 13.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest, while senior forward Lavont Sams contributes 7.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Florida State Seminoles Will Win

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

•             Home dominance. Florida State is 5–1 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center this season.

•             Athletic frontcourt. Senior forward Alex Steen is averaging 7.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.

Why the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Will Win
•             Quality guard play. Michael James scoring. James leads the Delta Devils averaging 20.6 points per game.

•             Underdog motivation. The Mississippi State Delta Devils will look to defeat a quality ACC opponent.

Florida State vs. Mississippi Valley State Prediction

This matchup features the Florida State Seminoles home court advantage against Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils struggling offense. Look for the Seminoles to lean on Robert McCray V’s perimeter shooting and Alex Steen’s rebounding, while the Delta Devils will counter with Michael James scoring to keep this game competitive early.

The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils have been inconsistent protecting the basketball in 2025, while Florida State tends to play at a high level in fast break situations. If McCray V and Lajae Jones can consistently convert those opportunities into points, the Seminoles should create separation late. I am backing the Florida State Seminoles to cover the 39.5 points in in this one. I know that is a ton of points. With that said, this Mississippi Valley Delta Devils team was blown out by Kansas State 108-49 earlier this month.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Florida State -39.5