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Wake Forest at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Florida State Seminoles odds and lines, with college basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6-8 overall, 3-8 ACC) battle the Florida State Seminoles (10-3, 6-2) in a Saturday afternoon contest at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Fla. Tip-off will be at noon ET. Below, we analyze the Wake Forest-Florida State college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Florida State is No. 19 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Wake Forest at Florida State: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Wake Forest +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Florida State -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wake Forest +13.5 (-110) | Florida State -13.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 142.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Wake Forest at Florida State: Three things to know

  1. The Seminoles are returning to action after having three games postponed due to COVID-19 issues. FSU hasn’t played a game since Jan. 30 and hasn’t won a game since Jan. 27. The Jan. 30 loss was at Georgia Tech; Florida State heads into Saturday’s noon tussle with a five-game home win streak. FSU is 9-1 on home hardwood (25-1 over the last two seasons).
  2. The Demon Deacons are coming off a fine 69-65 win at Boston College Wednesday. WFU got a big defensive effort in that game, holding the Eagles to a 38.8% effective field-goal mark (the Deacons’ best defensive figure since Nov. 25). Saturday will mark Wake’s third straight game away from home. The Deacons’ win at BC was their first road triumph after six defeats.
  3. Florida State is well-placed to garner 2-point buckets everywhere but in the half-court set. The Seminoles rank in the nation’s top-40 in free-throw frequency, 3-point accuracy, and second-chance points.

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Wake Forest at Florida State: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 73, Wake Forest 61

Money line (ML)

The Deacons have thus far played a weak schedule for an ACC team. Florida State has sizable advantages here in two important areas — shooting the basketball and defending foes doing the same. By effective field-goal rate, the ‘Noles rank as a top-50 unit in both categories.

Miami is a decent comp for WFU; FSU played the Hurricanes two games back and routed them 81-59 and were in firm control of the contest from the word go.

Florida State is the lean in principle but not in price. STAND PAT.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Wake Forest is 2-7 ATS in its last nine games against FSU. Florida State has won five of its last six games against the number.

The Seminoles are the suggested play if you can get them at -13 or better.

Over/Under (O/U)

With Wake Forest playing its third straight on the road, and FSU coming in off a 13-day layoff, shooting figures to be off by a couple of ticks in this early-afternoon tilt. BACK THE UNDER 142.4 (-105).

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Clemson at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Clemson at Florida State sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Clemson Tigers (9-3 overall, 3-3 ACC) travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to take on the the Florida State Seminoles (8-2, 4-1) in a Saturday matinee (3 p.m. ET) at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Below, we analyze the Clemson-Florida State college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Clemson is No. 22 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. Florida State is ranked 25th.

Clemson at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Clemson +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Florida State -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clemson +6.5 (-110) | Florida State -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 136.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clemson at Florida State: Three things to know

  1. Pace-wise, Clemson is one of the slower teams in the nation, averaging just 66.2 possessions per contest. The Tigers head into this game ranked second in the ACC in defense (62.0 points per game) and 15th in offense (66.5). A low free-throw rate greatly affects the Clemson output on offense. The Tigers’ 13.3-attempts average ranks 14th in the conference. CU has lost two straight heading into Saturday; the Tigers were outscored, 53-9, in free-throw points over those losses.
  2. The Tigers have also been undone by three-balls in recent games (31 total allowed in last two games). And the distance game figures to be a strength for the Seminoles, a team leading the conference in 3-point shooting at 38.6%.
  3. Florida State has won five straight home games against Clemson. The last Tiger victory at FSU was a 62-56 win Feb. 4, 2015. In five games since, the Seminoles are 4-1 ATS. FSU has covered by an average of six points the last two years.

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

Prediction

Florida State 71, Clemson 62

Money line (ML)

Clemson is a fine defensive team, but Florida State is more talented and versatile at both ends. The tag here figures to be right on the implied odds, so there isn’t enough value. PASS, unless you can get a price closer to +325 on FSU.

Against the spread (ATS)

The home team is 5-1 over the last six series meetings. A bit of value can be leaned on the ‘Noles here. The potential for 1s and 3s to drag this game into 10-point territory is there, so take FLORIDA STATE -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams tote in several Over trends, but too many factors like FSU 3-point shooting and CU put-backs have to be hitting on all cylinders to have this one play out near 140-range. Peg a slight lean on the UNDER 136.5 (-110).

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Florida State at Louisville odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Florida State at Louisville odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Florida State Seminoles (7-2 overall, 3-1 ACC) visit the Louisville Cardinals (9-2, 4-1) for a Monday evening (7 p.m. ET) contest at the KFC Yum! Center. Below, we analyze the Florida State-Louisville college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Louisville is No. 18 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Florida State at Louisville: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Louisville -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida State +2.5 (-110) | Louisville -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State at Louisville: Three things to know

  1. The Cardinals are 6-0 at home this season (2-3-1 ATS). Dating back more than a calendar year, Louisville has won 14 in a row on its home hardwood. UL’s last home loss was to Florida State: the ‘Noles beat the Cards, 78-65, on Jan. 4, 2020.
  2. The Seminoles were on a COVID hiatus from Dec. 30-Jan. 12. FSU came roaring back with a 105-point performance (70.7% field-goal accuracy) against N.C. State on Wednesday. Florida State ranks 30th in the nation on 3-point shooting (38.2%). The ‘Noles went 20-of-34 (58.8%) from distance in two games last week.
  3. FSU G Scottie Barnes has an ankle injury and is questionable for Monday night. The freshman talent missed the Seminoles’ last game (Saturday) and played just 13 minutes the game before. Barnes is Florida State’s second-leading scorer (11.1 points per game) and top assist man (4.1 per game).

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

Prediction

Florida State 73, Louisville 70

Money line (ML)

Florida State is the likable play in this one. The Barnes injury situation chips away at the lean a bit, but the FSU potential from distance and on defense is compelling enough.

TAKE FLORIDA STATE (+120).

Against the spread (ATS)

Florida State is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games against over-.600 teams. Louisville is 1-3-1 ATS in its last five home games. BACK THE SEMINOLES +2.5 (-110) against what looks to be an overrated Cardinals team.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 5-1-1 in the Seminoles’ last seven games, and it is 4-0 in the Cardinals’ last four against winning teams.

Louisville plays a relatively slow-paced game, but the Cardinals have been dragged into more possessions of late. Figure on both offenses getting a fair number of looks in the second-chance and free-throw departments.

TAKE THE OVER 140.5 (-110).

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North Carolina at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s North Carolina Tar Heels at Florida State Seminoles sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The North Carolina Tar Heels (8-4 overall, 3-2 ACC) visit the Florida State Seminoles (6-2, 2-1) for a conference battle Saturday at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The tip-off is set for noon ET. Below, we analyze the North Carolina-Florida State college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

North Carolina at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: North Carolina +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Florida State -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: North Carolina +4.5 (-115) | Florida State -4.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 145.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

North Carolina at Florida State: Three things to know

  1. After losing its first two games in ACC play, North Carolina has rattled off three straight wins (all against conference foes) including an 81-75 victory over Syracuse Tuesday as a 5-point home favorite. It was the Tar Heels’ first cover in five games and they are just 4-7-1 ATS this season. North Carolina’s strength is in rebounding as the Tar Heels have a healthy plus-13.3-rebound per game margin and gobble up the second-most rebounds per game in the nation.
  2. This will be only Florida State’s second game in the new year since the program was on a two-week hiatus after its scheduled games with Duke and Pittsburgh were postponed because of COVID-19 issues. The Seminoles crushed NC State 105-73 as 4-point home favorites Wednesday.
  3. The Seminoles won their only meeting with the Tar Heels last season 65-59 but failed to cover as 7.5-point favorites and are just 1-1-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. North Carolina.

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North Carolina at Florida State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

North Carolina 66, Florida State 63

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE with a lean on North Carolina (+155) since I’ll be taking the Tar Heels plus points. North Carolina isn’t juicy enough to bet and I’d prefer to use my bankroll for this game in the following betting markets.

Against the spread (ATS)

Florida State’s second-leading scorer and leading assist man freshman PG Scottie Barnes exited the Seminoles’ last game after rolling his ankle and his status is in question heading into Saturday’s game. If Barnes cannot play, this would be a great spot to take North Carolina as an underdog.

Florida State wasn’t able to cover in last season’s meeting despite having two players that were drafted in the lottery of the 2020 NBA Draft. Given Barnes’ questionable status and the Tar Heels’ recent dominance over the Seminoles, NORTH CAROLINA +4.5 (-115) is the right play.

Over/Under (O/U)

North Carolina is mediocre on both ends of the court, but its defense should be able to get stops if Barnes is compromised or not available. Also, Florida State plays at the 215th-fastest pace, which is a tempo North Carolina might like to play in this game given its offensive struggles.

Furthermore, there was a lot more firepower in last season’s meeting but that still went Under. In fact, the previous three North Carolina-Florida State games have gone Under the total.

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Florida State at Wake Forest odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Florida State Seminoles at Wake Forest Demon Deacons sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Florida State Seminoles (3-6 overall, 2-6 ACC) visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-4, 3-4) in a Saturday noon ET battle at Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C. Below, we analyze the Florida State-Wake Forest college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Florida State at Wake Forest: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Florida State +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Wake Forest -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Florida State +6.5 (+100) | Wake Forest -6.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under: 66 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State at Wake Forest: Three things to know

  • FSU and Wake Forest both played for the first time in 4 weeks last Saturday due to COVID-19-related layoffs. The Seminoles snapped a three-game losing streak by downing Duke 56-35 in Tallahassee. FSU won the game despite only having 50 scholarship players available. The Demon Deacons lost 45-21 at Louisville.
  • WFU’s 21 points vs. Louisville marked its fewest in a single game since losing its opener 37-13 to Clemson Sept. 12. In between, the Deacons scored 38 points or more in five of six games. Wake Forest heads into Saturday’s game ranked 20th in the nation in scoring (37.0 points per game).
  • In efficiency and big-play analytics, FSU’s run game ranks as one of the best 20 in the nation. A week ago against the Blue Devils, the ‘Noles rambled for 324 rushing yards and six touchdowns.

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Florida State at Wake Forest: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Wake Forest 35, Florida State 28

Money line (ML)

PASS on a well-made line.

Against the spread (ATS)

Florida State was undone by penalties and turnovers in a 22-20 loss to Wake Forest last season. The Deacons should be able to throw on a porous FSU pass defense, and WFU does have a defense that can be average or slightly better in creating havoc and potential turnovers.

Both teams like to run the ball more than average, and in a game with a likable Under, it’s difficult to see Wake Forest building and maintaining a multi-score lead. STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under has hit in each of the last six meetings between the Deacons and ‘Noles. The tag for this one looks to an overreaction to last week. Take the UNDER 66 (-110).

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Indiana at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Indiana Hoosiers at Florida State Seminoles sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Indiana Hoosiers (3-1) are in Tallahassee, Fla., to battle the Florida State Seminoles (1-0) Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Indiana-Florida State college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Florida State is No. 21 in the Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Indiana at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Indiana +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Florida State -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Indiana +4 (-110) | Florida State -4 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 139.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Indiana at Florida State: Three things to know

  1. Florida State has lost three key performers from what was a 26-5 team a year ago. Gone are PG Trent Forrest, G Patrick Williams, and G Devin Vassell. Williams and Vassell were selected fourth and 11th, respectively, in the 2020 NBA Draft. FSU opened its season Dec. 2 with an 86-58 win over North Florida.
  2. Indiana is playing a ranked team for the second time this season. Dec. 1, the Hoosiers met then-22nd-ranked Texas in a neutral-site game, and things did not go well at all for head coach Archie Miller’s IU squad. Posting its lowest single-game point total since Jan. 24, 2010, Indiana was bludgeoned 66-44 by the Longhorns. The Hoosiers went just 11-for-46 (23.9%) from the floor and were out-rebounded, 45-29.
  3. Florida State typically excels in several analytic havoc stats. A year ago, FSU led the ACC in defensive possessions ending in turnovers, blocks and steals. In their season opener against North Florida, the Seminoles were a robust plus-13 in the turnover margin (FSU 10, UNF 23). A year ago, FSU forced 18-or-more turnovers 13 times.

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

Prediction

Florida State 73, Indiana 70

Money line (ML)

PASS on what is an early-season game with week-long layoffs on both sides.

Against the spread (ATS)

‘Noles head coach Leonard Hamilton rolled over his NBA-depleted roster by bringing in the highest-rated recruit of his tenure at FSU (G Scottie Barnes) and a top junior college prospect (G Sardaar Calhoun). The Seminoles remain a tremendously athletic, ball-hawking team, and that figures as a change of pace compared to what the Hoosiers have seen so far.

Dating back to last season, Florida State is 5-1 ATS over its last six at home. Indiana brings back a solid roster and looks to be improved this winter. The Seminoles are a likable play by 2.5-3 points, but STEER CLEAR OF FSU -4 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The more athletic ‘Noles want to play at a faster pace. IU was dragged into that type of game in its last outing, and that one went 10.5 points over the projection. The Hoosiers can do enough damage at the charity stripe to drag this combined score into the mid-140s.

BACK THE OVER 139.5 (-115).

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Virginia at Florida State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Virginia at Florida State sports betting odds and lines, with college football betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Virginia Cavaliers (4-4, 3-4 ACC) visit the Florida State Seminoles (2-6, 1-6) Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we analyze the Virginia-Florida State college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Virginia at Florida State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Virginia -313 (bet $313 to win $100) | Florida State +245 (bet $100 to win $245)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Virginia -8.5 (-110) | Florida State +8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 58.5 (O: -106 | U: -115)

Virginia at Florida State: Three things to know

  1. Virginia rolls into this one on a three-game winning streak, and a 4-0 ATS run. Of course, last week’s cover of a 39.5-point spread was a miracle, as UVA had an 84-yard interception return with zeroes on the clock in a 55-15 win vs. Abilene Christian.
  2. Florida State pulled out of last week’s game against Clemson due to COVID-19 concerns, just don’t bring it up to Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney. The ‘Noles haven’t been in action since Nov. 14 at NC State, a 38-22 loss. They’re on an 0-3 straight up and ATS slide since a 31-28 upset win over North Carolina, then ranked No. 5 on Oct. 17.
  3. The road team is 3-0-1 ATS across the past four meetings in this series. The Under is 9-1 in the past 10 meetings between these teams while hitting in each of the past five in Tallahassee.

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

Prediction

Virginia 34, Florida State 21

Money line (ML)

Florida State (+245) cannot be trusted, as it has struggled all season. Virginia (-313) cannot be trusted, either, as laying more than three times your potential return is not a strong long-term strategy. AVOID, and look to the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

VIRGINIA -8.5 (-110) is a bit of a risky play on the road, especially by more than one score. The Hoos are 4-1 ATS in their past five as favorites, and they have covered the spread in five of their past seven league games.

Florida State, on the other hand, has covered just one of the past seven at home while going 2-6 ATS in the past eight as an underdog. The Seminoles are also just 7-18-1 ATS in their past 26 games overall.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 58.5 (-115) is the way to go here, as that is the dominant trend in this series. The Under has hit in nine of the past 10 overall, and five straight meetings at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles are averaging just 20.3 points per game in their past three games at home against FBS teams.

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