Florida State at Florida odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Florida State at Florida odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 19 Florida State Seminoles (1-0) and Florida Gators (1-0) meet Sunday at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, Fla. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Florida State vs. Florida odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Seminoles opened with a 105-70 win over Penn on Wednesday night, covering a 19.5-point number as the Over easily connected. Four starters went for 14 or more points, including F Malik Osborne with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

The Gators scratched out a 74-61 win over visiting Elon, although the Phoenix came back in the second half to grab the cover. The Under also ended up hitting by just one point.

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Florida State at Florida odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Florida -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Florida State +1.5 (-112) | Florida -1.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Florida State at Florida odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida State 77, Florida 71

Money line

FLORIDA STATE (+102) is a value play as slim ‘dogs on the road in Gainesville. The Seminoles have won seven straight meetings in this series, going 8-0 ATS in all eight.

The last time the Gators won outright against the Seminoles was 67-66 back on Nov. 29, 2013. This Florida State team is ranked and not about to let the rival Gators knock them off the tracks early.

Against the spread

FLORIDA STATE +1.5 (-112) is not quite as good of a play as the money line. Unless you are dead-set on Florida -1.5 (-108) winning this game by one point, play FSU on the money line.

Over/Under

OVER 144.5 (-112) is the lean here, as the Seminoles piled up over 100 points of offense in its opener against the Quakers. This FSU team will look to play up-tempo against Florida in Gainesville, trying to get off to a quick start.

The Over cashed in this meeting last season, and Florida State has gone for 81 or more points in four of the past five times these two teams have met.

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Miami at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami at Florida State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Hurricanes (5-4, 3-2 ACC) visit the Florida State Seminoles (3-6, 2-4) Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Miami vs. Florida State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Hurricanes have scored 28 or more points in six straight games, winning three in a row while going 3-1 ATS across the past four outings. While “The U” isn’t quite back, they’re definitely on an upward trajectory.

The Seminoles need to win out to avoid another missed postseason. It’s a rather tall order facing Miami on Senior Day before closing out the season with trips to Boston College and Florida. FSU has dropped two in a row, while going 2-6 ATS across the past eight games overall.

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Miami at Florida State odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Miami -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Florida State +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Miami -2.5 (-112) | Florida State +2.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Miami at Florida State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 31, Florida State 27

Money line

MIAMI (-135) is a decent play on the money line if you don’t want to bother with laying the small point spread. Really, the price isn’t terribly out of line.

Against the spread

MIAMI -2.5 (-112) has registered a 4-0 ATS mark across the past four games on the road. On the flip side, Florida State +2.5 (-108) is a dismal 2-6 ATS in the previous eight games overall, while going 9-23-2 ATS in the past 34 against teams with a winning mark. FSU is also just 1-5 ATS in the past six against the ACC.

The Hurricanes have posted a 6-1 ATS mark in the past seven trips to Tallahassee, Fla., with the road team also cashing in six of the past seven meetings.

Over/Under

The UNDER 61.5 (-115) is the lean. While it’s been all about the Over lately for Miami, going 4-0 in the past four overall, the Under is 18-8-2 in the past 28 road games for the Canes. The Under is 6-2 in the past eight for FSU against winning teams.

The Under is also 5-0 in the past five meetings in Tallahassee, while going 8-2 in the past 10 meetings in this series.

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NC State at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s NC State at Florida State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 22 NC State Wolfpack (6-2, 3-1) take on the Florida State Seminoles (3-5, 2-3) Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla. The ACC Atlantic Division contest at Doak Campbell Stadium is scheduled for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we look at the NC State vs. Florida State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

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NC State is in the mix for an ACC Atlantic title. The Wolfpack head into this game in second place behind No. 9 Wake Forest (5-0 ACC). NCSU won for the fifth time in its last six games by downing Louisville 28-13 last week, despite trailing 10-7 entering the final quarter.

Florida State is coming off a 30-20 setback to Clemson which snapped a three-game win streak. The Seminoles have been pushing to become bowl-eligible after starting the season 0-4,  but were held to just 241 total yards against the Tigers. The Seminoles have had recurrent issues on offense and are 11th in the ACC in total yards (391.1 per game).

NC State at Florida State odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: NC State -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Florida State +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
  • Against the spread (ATS): NC State -2.5 (-122) | Florida State +2.5 (-102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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NC State at Florida State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

NC State 31, Florida State 28

Money line

Give the edge to the better defense — especially considering that team has the better quarterback — in this matchup, and that’s NC State. However, the price here has drifted upward since midweek. PASS, and take advantage of the 2-and-a-hook against the number.

Against the spread

The Seminoles are 1-5 ATS over their last six games against winning teams. The Wolfpack are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 games against FSU.

The NCSU defense has the better havoc numbers and the better havoc preventing numbers, and the creation of turnovers figures to loom large in a game that figures to be close.

Then there is QB Devin Leary, a sophomore signal caller for the Wolfpack who hasn’t thrown a pick since week 2. Leary has completed 66.1% of his passes while piling up 21 touchdowns.

Florida State’s bread-and-butter on offense is its running game, but defending the run is a Wolfpack strong point. TAKE NC STATE -2.5 (-122).

Over/Under

This one game flows to a combined score very close to the number here. A 28-28 score at the end of regulation would not be a surprise. A slight shade toward a higher-50s tag makes the OVER 55.5 (-107) worth some partial-unit consideration.

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Florida State at Clemson odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida State Seminoles at Clemson Tigers odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Florida State Seminoles (3-4, 2-2 ACC) and Clemson Tigers (4-3, 3-2) meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Florida State vs. Clemson odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Seminoles enter Death Valley on a three-game win streak, including a 35-25 win at North Carolina Oct. 9 as 18-point underdogs. FSU blasted UMass 59-3 in a non-conference tilt last week, covering a 35-point number.

The Tigers were dropped last week at Pittsburgh, losing 27-17 to slip to 0-7 ATS overall. Clemson and Missouri are the only two FBS teams without a cover to date.

Florida State at Clemson odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Clemson -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Florida State +9.5 (-108) | Clemson -9.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Florida State at Clemson odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 23, Florida State 19

Money line

Clemson (-370) will cost you over three and a half times your potential return, and that’s very expensive on a team that has struggled mightily on offense. The Tigers have posted just 20.0 PPG, good for 115th out of 130 FBS teams while posting just 324.0 total yards per outing.

AVOID.

Against the spread

FLORIDA STATE +9.5 (-112) is the lean, covering each of the past two outings. I like FLORIDA STATE +10.5 (-130) on the alternate line just a little more. The Seminoles are 3-1 ATS in the past four outings as an underdog as 9.5 or more points.

Over/Under

UNDER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, mostly based upon Clemson’s inability to score points, as well as the suffocating defense of the Tigers.

The Under has cashed in four of the past six games overall for the Seminoles while hitting in three straight for the Tigers, and six of seven games overall.

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Florida State at North Carolina odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida State Seminoles at North Carolina Tar Heels odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Florida State Seminoles (1-4, 1-2 ACC) take on the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-2, 2-2) Saturday at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Florida State vs. North Carolina odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Florida State is coming off its long-awaited first win of the season, a 33-30 squeaker against Syracuse. QB Jordan Travis had his best game of the year (22-for-32, 131 yards, 2 TDs; 113 yards rushing), however, the defense gave up 389 total yards to a mediocre Syracuse attack. Both Florida State’s offense and defense rank outside the top 65 in terms of yards per play this season.

North Carolina is starting to put up points again after a tough opener at Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels are averaging 44.5 points per game since that Week 1 loss, as QB Sam Howell is stuffing the stat sheet (1,494 yards passing, 288 yards rushing, 17 total TDs). North Carolina’s offense is averaging 497.0 yards per game (14th in the nation), though its defense ranks 68th in that same statistic.

Florida State at North Carolina odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | North Carolina -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Florida State +17.5 (-110) | North Carolina -17.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Florida State at North Carolina odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 38, Florida State 24

Money line

With a spread this wide it’s typically unwise to bet the money line. Florida State’s a long shot to pull off the upset, while there’s not enough return on investment with UNC at these odds. PASS.

Against the spread

Despite its recent win, Florida State doesn’t look like a good football team right now as it failed to cover in each of its last four games. UNC should win but this is a big number for a team with some issues on defense.

Take FLORIDA STATE +17.5 (-110) to cover, perhaps of the backdoor variety.

Over/Under

The Under hit in three of the last four games for FSU, and while Howell is starting to turn the Tar Heels attack around, this is an aggressive line given Florida State’s lack of production on offense.

Take the UNDER 64.5 (-108).

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Syracuse at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Syracuse Orange at Florida State Seminoles odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Syracuse Orange (3-1, 0-0 ACC) visit the Florida State Seminoles (0-4, 0-2) in a Saturday ACC clash at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. Below, we look at the Syracuse vs. Florida State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Syracuse heads on the road after three straight home games. The Orange won their last two games – vs. FCS Albany and relatively-new-FBS Liberty – after losing to Rutgers Sept. 11. SU has been very good on the ground and against the run. The Orange’s 261.3 yards per game allowed ranks 10th in the nation.

The Seminoles are 0-4 for the first time since 1974. Three of FSU’s four setbacks have been in one-score games and it has several issues to address. Chief among those issues have likely been hanging onto the football on offense (FSU has 11 giveaways) and being more capable in pass defense (the Seminoles rank 116th in the nation, yielding 282.8 aerial yards per game).

Syracuse at Florida State odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Syracuse +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Florida State -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Syracuse +5.5 (-108) | Florida State -5.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Syracuse at Florida State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida State 28, Syracuse 24

Money line

Peg Florida State as a worthy favorite at this price, but there is no leverage for profit on either side. PASS.

Against the spread

Syracuse is 5-1 ATS in its last six games. Florida State is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games as a favorite.

The ability to run the ball, stop the run and blow up plays at or behind the line of scrimmage and an efficiency in preventing big plays are all advantages for visiting Syracuse.

FSU’s answer to losing to Jacksonville State Sept. 11, has been to score a combined 37 points against two unimpressive defenses (Wake Forest and Louisville).

Peg FSU as winning this game by a score, but the outright win is no slam dunk. The one score may well be a field goal.

BACK SYRACUSE +5.5 (-108).

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Over/Under

Both offenses have failed to do much in converting third-down and/or red-zone opportunities. Florida State ranks among the bottom 30 in both categories.

On what figures as a good-weather day in Tallahassee, and on a lean toward progression toward the mean in moving the football (for both sides), BACK OVER 50.5 (-117).

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Jacksonville State at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Jacksonville State at Florida State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-1) and Florida State Seminoles (0-1) meet Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jacksonville State at Florida State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Jacksonville State opened its season Sept. 1, at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., and fell 31-0 to UAB. As such, the Under cashed, and the Gamecocks came nowhere near covering the 14.5-point spread. It was the first time Jacksonville State was shut out in 104 games dating back to 2012.

Florida State played Monday against Notre Dame and had a spirited comeback before losing 41-38. The Seminoles trailed 38-20 heading into the fourth quarter before QB McKenzie Milton helped them outscore the Irish 18-0 in the final frame to force overtime.

Jacksonville State at Florida State odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Jacksonville State +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Florida State -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Jacksonville State +26.5 (-105) | Florida State -26.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Jacksonville State at Florida State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida State 44, Jacksonville State 10

Money line

Florida State (-3000) will cost you 30 times your potential return, and that’s too expensive for not much value.

AVOID, and look to the spread.

Against the spread

FLORIDA STATE -26.5 (-112) did a great job of picking up the cover in last week’s near-miss against Notre Dame. The crowd was excited, and it was reminiscent of halcyon days in Tallahassee.

The Seminoles offense looked functional for the first time in many years, and should put it together for a full 60 minutes for a comfortable win against an FCS opponent. If they do cover this week and win by a wide margin like they should, then the Seminoles might be considered all the way back.

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Over/Under

UNDER 56.5 (-108) is a nice play for this FCS vs. FBS matchup, even if Florida State brings the same intensity this week as it did Monday against Notre Dame.

The reason for the Under is due to concern with Jack State’s offense, as the Gamecocks posted a goose egg last week. Another shutout is unlikely, but they aren’t likely to post enough points to help the Over connect.

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Notre Dame at Florida State odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Notre Dame at Florida State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Florida State Seminoles meet Sunday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Notre Dame vs. Florida State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Notre Dame heads into the season at No. 7 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Irish faced the Seminoles in October 2020, and Notre Dame came away with a 42-26 victory but failed to cover a 21-point spread.

The Irish will have a much different look, however, as QB Ian Book has graduated. Wisconsin transfer QB Jack Coan takes the reins of the offense, and he is more of a short-to-intermediate route thrower, rather than a big downfield threat.

Look for Notre Dame to run the ball with its tremendous one-two backfield punch, of RBs Chris Tyree and Kyren Williams. When they’re in the red zone, look for TE Michael Mayer to be targeted frequently.

Florida State also has a new signal-caller. Or does it? Head coach Mike Norvell isn’t expected to name a starter until game time, either redshirt sophomore Jordan Travis, or incoming transfer QB McKenzie Milton, formerly of UCF.

Notre Dame at Florida State odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Notre Dame -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Florida State +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame -7.5 (-102) | Florida State +7.5 (-122)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Notre Dame at Florida State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 30, Florida State 19

Money line

Notre Dame (-280) will cost you more than two and a half times your potential return, and that’s just too risky with a new quarterback in a road opener.

AVOID.

Against the spread

NOTRE DAME -7.5 (-102) is a slam-dunk play.

Notre Dame is the ranked and better team. Florida State has some nice pieces coming over through the transfer portal, but it’s going to take time for this team to jell.

Over/Under

UNDER 55.5 (-112) is a great play as well and I love a Notre Dame/Under parlay. We will see a transfer quarterback for the Irish, and we’re expecting to see a transfer quarterback see meaningful snaps for the home side, too. There is a lot of change going on.

In addition, Notre Dame is expected to lean heavily upon its two returning tailbacks. Running teams keep the clock running and that’s great news for Under bettors.

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Florida State at Michigan NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Odds, Picks and Prediction

A spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament will go to either the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (20-4) or the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (16-6) when the teams meet in a East Region bracket matchup.

A spot in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament will go to either the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (20-4) or the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles (16-6) when the teams meet in a East Region bracket matchup. Oddsmakers think Michigan will claim victory, naming the Wolverines as 2.5-point favorites. The action starts at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, airing on CBS.

The Wolverines were led by Chaundee Brown’s 21 points last time out in an 86-78 win against LSU on Monday. They covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, while the teams scored a combined 164 points to hit the over on the 148 over/under.

Last time out, Anthony Polite scored 22 points as the Seminoles earned a 71-53 win against Colorado on Monday. The teams combined to score 124 points to hit the under on the 141.5 point total by sportsbooks, while the Seminoles were 1-point favorites and covered the spread.

Florida State at Michigan: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Michigan -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida State +2.5 (-110) | Michigan -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Michigan: Three things to know

  • The Wolverines points and rebounds leader is Hunter Dickinson. He puts up 14.2 points per game and grabs 7.5 rebounds. Isaiah Livers is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.2 per game.
  • The Wolverines record 76.8 points per game, 7.9 more points than the 68.9 the Seminoles allow.
  • When Michigan puts up more than 68.9 points, it is 17-0 against the spread and 20-0 overall.

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Florida State: Three things to know

  • M.J. Walker leads the Seminoles in scoring, averaging 12.3 points per game. Walker leads the squad with a team-high 1.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Seminoles put up an average of 78 points per game, 12.1 more points than the 65.9 the Wolverines give up.
  • Florida State is 13-0 against the spread and 17-5 overall when it scores more than 65.9 points.

Florida State at Michigan: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Michigan 74, Florida State 71

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the Michigan Wolverines as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Wolverines taking home the victory, but the model has them winning by slightly more (3 points). Lean towards taking the Wolverines with the points.

Over/Under (O/U)

MGM and the model are extremely close in their point total projections for this game, with the model just coming Over the projected total.

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Michigan vs. Florida State odds: Wolverines favored in Sweet 16

Previewing Sunday’s Michigan Wolverines vs. Florida State Seminoles odds and lines for their March Madness Sweet 16 matchup.

We are through two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and the Michigan Wolverines (22-4) are one of three top-seeded teams remaining. They will next face the fourth-seeded Florida State Seminoles (18-6) in the Sweet 16. Their game is Sunday at 5 p.m. ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Below, we’re taking an early look at the March Madness Sweet 16 Michigan-Florida State odds and lines. Don’t forget to check out all of the remaining teams’ March Madness odds, and check back later in the week for our full Sweet 16 breakdowns, picks and predictions.

Michigan has been in control in this tournament. It took care of 16th-seeded Texas Southern 82-66 in the first round and made it to the Sweet 16 by defeating eighth-seeded LSU 86-78 Monday behind senior G Eli Brooks’ 21 points and 7 assists.

Michigan was led this season by freshman C Hunter Dickinson‘s 14.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The Wolverines shot the 3-pointer at a 38.6% clip, which was 12th-best in the country.

Florida State picked up a first-round win by defeating 13th-seeded UNC-Greensboro 64-54. They followed that up with a 71-53 win over Colorado, holding them to 35.7% shooting. On the season, Florida State held opponents to only 40.0% shooting overall, ranking 23rd in the nation.

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Michigan vs. Florida State: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Michigan -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Florida State +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida State +3 (-110) | Michigan -3 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 145 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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