Florida St. Seminoles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday afternoon, the ACC action will feature a game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Florida State, with a record of 9-6 and 3-1
Game outlook
On Saturday afternoon, the ACC action will feature a game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Florida State, with a record of 9-6 and 3-1 within the ACC, recently achieved a strong home win against Wake Forest with a score of 87-82. They were considered underdogs with a 2.5-point gap. On the other hand, Notre Dame, currently holding a record of 7-9 and 2-3 within the ACC, secured an overtime win on the road against Georgia Tech, with a final score of 75-68 as 6-point road underdogs. In their previous season's encounters, Florida State emerged victorious in both matchups. The game will take place at 2:15 PM EST at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. The CW Network will broadcast the match. Florida State has been designated as a 1-point road favorite for this upcoming matchup and the betting line has remained unchanged, opening at -1.5 for Florida State.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Seminoles -125 | Fighting Irish +105
Spread: Seminoles -1.5 (-110) | Fighting Irish +1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida St. will win straight-up is 56%.
Florida St. Seminoles
The Florida State Seminoles currently have a three-game winning streak in conference games, all of which have been played at home. These victories came against Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest, teams that are not considered strong contenders for the ACC title. The team's only conference loss occurred earlier in the season against #17 North Carolina on the road. In their most recent game against Wake Forest, forward Jamir Watkins led the team with 19 points and 9 assists. The Seminoles' leading scorer, rebounder, and assist leader is their 6'7 junior forward, Jamie Watkins. He averages 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, showcasing his versatility as a forward. While Watkins consistently contributes to the scoring, he has yet to have a 20-point game this season. The team's second-leading scorer is 6'5 senior wing Darin Green Jr., who has made 40 three-pointers on 41.7% shooting. In the previous game against Wake Forest, Green scored 17 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Primo Spears, a 6'3 junior guard who was Georgetown's leading scorer last season, is now with the Seminoles and adds an average of 10.4 points per game. The team's top post players are 6'10 sophomore Cam Corhen, who contributes 8.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, and 6'11 sophomore Baba Miller, who averages 8.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. According to their current ranking on KenPom, Florida State is ranked 99th overall. They rank 131st in offensive efficiency and 72nd in defensive efficiency. The team plays at a fast pace, ranking 48th in tempo nationwide. In terms of their statistical performance, the Seminoles have an average offensive output of 77.33 points per game, ranking them 119th in offense. They make 44.13% of their field goals (ranked 216th), 68.73% of their free throws (ranked 264th), and 33.88% of their three-pointers (ranked 184th). They average 35.60 rebounds per game (ranked 214th), 13.40 offensive assists, and 12.40 turnovers per game (ranked 189th and 195