The Florida State Seminoles (15-14) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (19-10) on Tuesday, March 5th. This game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh and televised on ESPN2. Pittsburgh is coming off a win in their previous game, while Florida State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Georgia Tech. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.
Florida State Seminoles vs Pittsburgh Panthers
The Florida State Seminoles Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Florida State has not been good on the road this season, coming in with a record of 5-7 away from home. Over their last 10 road games, the Seminoles are 4-6, and they have lost three straight on the road.
So far this season, Florida State has been the underdog in 14 of their 29 games, going 6-8 in those contests. They are also 15-14 overall and 9-9 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Florida State has an ATS record of 14-14-1 this season and is 6-6 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Seminoles are 7-7 vs. the spread this season and have gone 0-3 in their last three road games vs. the spread.
Florida State’s over/under record this season sits at 17-11-1, and today’s line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (150.2). So far, 20 of their games have finished with more points than 147. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 156 points compared to the season average of 151.9 points per game.
The Pittsburgh Panthers Are Coming Off A Win
As the Pittsburgh Panthers get set to take on the Florida State Seminoles, they come in as 7.5-point favorites. So far this season, they have been favored in 19 of their 29 games, going 16-3 in those contests.
Pittsburgh enters the game with a 19-10 record, including a 10-7 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference play. At home, they have been especially strong, going 11-5 this season, and they have won four straight games at home.
When looking at Pittsburgh’s ATS record this season, they are currently 17-8-3. At home, their ATS mark is 9-6-1. Over their last 3 games at home, the Panthers have gone 3-0 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, Pitt is 8-1-1.
On the season, the over/under record for Pittsburgh games is 16-11-1 with an average scoring total of 142.8 points. Today’s line of 147 is higher than the average OU line in their games (145.1). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today’s over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 with an average scoring total of 143 points.
Florida State Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Florida State offense put up 76 points against Georgia Tech. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40% and made 7 threes. In terms of offense, the Seminoles have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 147th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 339th in percentage and 311st in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins (F) | 15.1 | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Darin Green Jr (G) | 11.2 | 3.0 | 0.9 |
| Baba Miller (F) | 7.9 | 4.9 | 1.4 |
Pittsburgh Offense Breakdown
Pittsburgh is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 90 points vs. Boston College. This figure is more than their season average of 75.2 points per game. On the offensive front, the Panthers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 311st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 132nd in terms of percentage and 21st in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Hinson (F) | 18.5 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
| Carlton Carrington (G) | 13.4 | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Ishmael Leggett (G) | 12.1 | 5.4 | 2.1 |
Florida State Team Defense
So far, the Seminoles’ defense is ranked 253rd in the country at 75.4 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Pittsburgh, the Florida State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Florida State made 17 free-throws vs. the Seminoles.
Pittsburgh Team Defense
The Panthers’ defense is presently ranked 51st nationally, allowing an average of 67.1 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.7 threes per game vs. Florida State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.3%.
Seminoles vs Panthers Trends
- In their last three games away from home, the Seminoles have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 71 points per game in this stretch.
- Across the Panthers last three home games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-1-1, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Seminoles have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-1-1.
Seminoles vs Panthers Prediction
For a point-spread wager in this Panthers vs. Panthers game, we suggest taking the Panthers at -7.5. Even though our predictions have the Panthers winning 74-69, we see the Seminoles as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 147, and our model projects the Seminoles and Panthers to reach a combined total of 143 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:March 5, 2024 Florida State Seminoles, Pittsburgh Panthers