The Florida State Seminoles (12-9) travel to face off against the Boston College Eagles (13-8) on Tuesday, February 6th. This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill and televised on ACCN. Boston College is coming off a win in their previous game, while Florida State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Louisville. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Florida State Seminoles vs Boston College Eagles
The Florida State Seminoles Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Florida State enters this game as an underdog, as they have a record of 5-4 when not favored this season. They are coming off a loss to Louisville, 101-92.
On the road, Florida State has a record of 4-4, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. So far, they have an average scoring margin of -1.5 points per game on the road.
Florida State’s ATS record this season is 11-9-1. In their last 10 games as the underdog, the Seminoles are 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-3 this year, and they are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Florida State’s over/under record for the season is 12-8-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 152 points. Today’s over/under line of 151.5 is very close to their season average over/under line of 150.9. So far, nine of their games have had higher OU lines than today’s, and their over/under record in their last three games is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 162 points.
The Boston College Eagles Are Coming Off A Win
At home this season, the Eagles are 9-4, and their average scoring margin is +6.6 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they are 6-4.
So far this season, Boston College has been favored in 12 of its 21 games, going 10-2 in those contests. The Eagles have won two games in a row, and they are 13-8 overall.
As the favorite this season, Boston College has gone 6-6 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 6-7 and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 5-5. In their last three home games, the Eagles are just 1-2 vs. the spread and over their last 10 home games, their ATS record is 3-7.
So far this season, Boston College’s over/under record is 12-8-1. Today’s over/under line of 151.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (144.1). On the year, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 139 points compared to their season average of 148.9 points per game.
Florida State Offense Breakdown
Florida State’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 92 points vs. Louisville. Overall, they hit 51.6% of their shots from the field and went 23/35 from the free-throw line. Jalen Warley led the scoring for the Seminoles, contributing 23 points. Additionally, Amir Spears chipped in with 17 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins (F) | 13.9 | 5.8 | 2.9 |
| Darin Green Jr (G) | 12.2 | 3.1 | 0.9 |
| Baba Miller (F) | 7.7 | 5.1 | 1.4 |
Boston College Offense Breakdown
Coming off a good offensive performance, Boston College’s offense scored 80 points against Syracuse. Their field goal percentage for the game was 60%, and they went 10/17 from the free-throw line. On the offensive front, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 103rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 103rd in terms of percentage and 153rd in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinten Post (F) | 16.2 | 7.6 | 2.8 |
| Claudell Harris Jr. (G) | 14.3 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Jaeden Zackery (G) | 11.7 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
Florida State Team Defense
At this time, the Seminoles’ defense is positioned 232nd in the country, permitting 74.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.2 threes per game vs. Boston College. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.1%.
Boston College Team Defense
The Eagles’ defense is presently ranked 183rd nationally, allowing an average of 72.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Boston College’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.2% this season.
Seminoles vs Eagles Trends
- The Seminoles are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Across the Eagles last ten home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-4-2, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Seminoles have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
- Boston College has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Seminoles vs Eagles Prediction
Not only do we have the Eagles winning this one by a score of 75-68, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Eagles at -3.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 151.5, and our model projects the Seminoles and Eagles to reach a combined total of 143 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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Last updated:February 6, 2024 Boston College Eagles, Florida State Seminoles