Florida State vs. Miami Predictions, Odds, Picks for College Basketball

The Florida State Seminoles (10-4, 1-2 ACC) hit the road on Wednesday night against the Miami Hurricanes (4-10, 0-3 ACC). It’s time to continue our college basketball odds series with Florida State-Miami prediction and pick. We’ll also let you know how to watch the game.

Here’s Florida State-Miami College basketball oddscourtesy of FanDuel

College basketball odds: Florida State-Miami odds

Florida State: +1.5 (-114)

Moneilines: -104

Miami: -1.5 (-106)

Moneiline: -115

Over: 153.5 (-115)

Under: 153.5 (-105)

How to watch Florida State vs. Miami

Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT

TV: ACC Network

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Why Florida State will cover the spread/win

Florida State is coming off a win over Syracuse, and they have won three of their last four games. Their one loss was against a very good Louisville team, but all three wins were by double digits. In those three wins, the Seminoles are averaging 83.0 points per game. They could have scored 76 points in their loss. The bottom line is that Florida State has been doing a pretty good job of scoring lately, as well as during the season. In fact, they are fifth in the ACC in points per game. If they can keep scoring the ball, they will be able to win on the road.

Miami has not played well at all this season. They have lost 10 of their last 11 games after starting the season 3-0. In those 11 games, the Hurricanes allowed 77.5 points per game. That number would be the third-most in the ACC. Miami still allowed the fourth-most points per game in the ACC. Additionally, they are allowing teams to shoot 47.1 percent against them, which is the second highest in the conference. With Miami’s defensive struggles, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Florida State put up some points.

Why Miami will cover the spread/win

Miami has to find a way to turn the season around. This could be the game for that. Miami is scoring 78.4 points per game, which is seventh in the ACC. Their field goal percentage of 48.6 ranks second in the conference. Miami also does a good job of not turning the ball over. Their offense is not the reason for their losses. They score with the best teams, and that must be the case if Miami wants to earn its first conference win. If Miami can keep scoring the way they have, there will be a chance to win.

In their three conference games, Miami has allowed 84, 90 and 74 points. They had a good season overall, but their defensive play was lacking in conference games. In points allowed, the Seminoles have allowed teams to shoot 48.8 percent against them in conference games. Miami has to take advantage of that. As mentioned, they score well, so they should be able to do some damage on the offensive end of the court on Wednesday night.

Final Florida State-Miami Prediction and Picks

Miami is fighting hard and it will show in this game. Their defense struggles, and their offense could have a tough time against the Seminoles. Even with this being a home game for the Hurricanes, I don’t expect Miami to win. I’ll take Florida State to win this game on the road as the underdog.

Florida State-Miami Final Prediction and Pick: ML Florida State (-104)