UMass vs Florida State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/24/24

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Florida State (5-1) vs UMass (1-3)

November 24, 2024 at 03:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Florida State -6 — Over/Under: 149.5

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In this article, we will formulate a UMass vs Florida State Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, November 24th, at the Mohegan Sun Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Minutemen’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Seminoles’ recent form and recent player performance

Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida State

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

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

UMass Looks to Bounce Back

UMass have gotten off to a slow start to the season, and they are coming off another loss on Saturday. The Minutemen scored 80 points, but the defense gave up 87 points, which led to the defeat. The Minutemen shot only 39.3 percent from the field and 21.7 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Jaylen Curry had a strong game putting up 17 points, three rebounds, and two assists. UMass is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 77.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 176th in the league while the defense is ranked 304th in the league. UMass will face Harvard, NJIT, Central Connecticut, UMass Lowell, and Northeastern following this one.

Why UMass Will Cover Against Florida State 

  • Florida State has lost nine of its last 12 day games played at neutral venues.
  • Massachusetts has won nine of its last 12 day games against non-conference opponents.
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Florida State Looks For Third Straight Win

Florida State has won two straight games, and they have confidence heading into this game. On Friday, the Seminoles faced off against the Temple Owls and they were able to secure the victory. The Seminoles shot 45.9 percent from the field and 46.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Jamir Watkins had a strong game putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Florida State is averaging 75 points while their defense is giving up 66 points per game. The offense is ranked 217th in the league while the defense is ranked 89th in the league. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.3 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field. Florida State will meet Western Carolina and LSU after this game.

UMass vs Florida State Prediction

It has been a slow start for UMass, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. UMass is giving up 77.4 points, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Florida State’s offense is going to have a huge game here, and that is going to be the difference here, as Florida State is going to find success and cruise to an easy victory. Back FSU against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: FSU -6

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