Florida State (8-3) vs Winthrop (9-3)
December 17, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida State -11.5 / Winthrop +11.5 — Over/Under:
The Winthrop Eagles and Florida State Seminoles meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Tucker Center. Here’s a Winthrop vs Florida State Prediction. This article will include a Winthrop vs Florida State Pick.
Winthrop Eagles Betting Preview
The Winthrop Eagles beat Queens and Coastal Carolina, and they play Mercer, Indiana, and SC Upstate next. The Winthrop Eagles are averaging 86.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Kelton Talford is averaging 15.3 points and 0.6 assists, while K.J. Doucet is averaging 14.9 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kasen Harrison is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Johnson is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Winthrop Eagles are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 67.7 percent from the free throw line. The Winthrop Eagles are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Florida State Seminoles lost to NC State, beat Tulane, and they play Louisville, Syracuse, Miami, and Clemson next. The Florida State Seminoles are averaging 78.1 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Malique Ewin is averaging 12.2 points and 7 rebounds. Justin Thomas is grabbing 2.1 rebounds and Daquan Davis is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Florida State Seminoles are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Florida State Seminoles are allowing 26.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida State Seminoles will win
- Winthrop has lost each of its last eight road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Florida State has won each of its last seven games at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Winthrop’s last five road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Each of Florida State’s last four night games against the Big South Conference at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (26.7%).
- Florida State ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.7).
- Winthrop ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (75.3).
- Winthrop ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.9).
Winthrop vs Florida State Prediction
This is a look-ahead spot for the Florida State Seminoles, as their ACC schedule takes place after this contest. However, there’s a decent-sized talent gap, and Florida State is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games as a double-digit favorite. The Winthrop Eagles hung around with Louisville and Virginia Tech already this season, but I still don’t trust them on the road against a far better team. Florida State has a history of covering these big numbers. Give me the Noles in a comfortable home win.