Florida State (13-7) vs Virginia Tech (8-12)
January 29, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida State -10 — Over/Under: 143
In this article, we will formulate a Virginia Tech vs Florida State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th, at the Donald L Tucker Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Hokies’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Seminoles’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Virginia Tech
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida State
-Recent betting trends in games played between Virginia Tech and Florida State
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hokies and Seminoles.
Virginia Tech Keeps Losing
Virginia Tech Keeps losing and they have lost three straight games. Two games ago against Georgia Tech, they lost 71-64, and in the last game against Clemson, they ended up losing 72-57. At halftime, they were down 41-29, and in the second half, it got even worse as they ended up losing. Toibu Lawal was the only real bright spot on the team finishing with 14 points, six rebounds, and one assist.
Virginia Tech is averaging 69.5 points while their defense is giving up 72.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 298th in the league while the defense is ranked 229th. The offensive rating is 104.3 which is 249th in the league. The defensive rating is ranked 316th in the league and it’s 1095th in the league. Tobi Lawal has been the top player for this team, averaging 12.6 points while shooting 60 percent from the field.
Florida State Has Issues
Florida State has Issues right now and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against California, they ended up losing 77-68 and in the last game against Stanford they ended up losing 78-71. In the first half, they scored only 25 points, and they couldn’t bounce back the rest of the way. Jamir Watkins did have a strong game, putting up 20 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Daquan Davis also put up 14 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Florida State is averaging 77.8 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 97th in the league while the defense is ranked 170th. They have an offensive rating of 108.6 which is 165th in the league. The defensive rating is 98.9 which is 79th in the league. Jamir Watkins has been the top player for the Seminoles averaging 18.6 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field.
Why Florida State Will Beat Virginia Tech
- Florida State has won 13 of its last 14 night games at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Virginia Tech has lost each of its last three games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Virginia Tech has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Virginia Tech vs Florida State Prediction
Give me Florida State here to win this game in blowout fashion. Florida State is averaging 77.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Virginia Tech is averaging 69.5 points per game and that type of offensive production is going to have no answer. This game is going to get out of control early. Back Florida State to win and cover the spread.