Virginia Tech Hokies vs Florida State Seminoles NCAAB Betting Prediction

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Florida State Prediction 1/29/2025

The Virginia Tech Hokies (8-12) travel to face off against the Florida State Seminoles (13-7) on Wednesday, January 29th. This game will be played at Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee and televised on ACCN. Both Virginia Tech and Florida State will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs Florida State Seminoles

The Hokies Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Virginia Tech Hokies Recent Game/Games

Virginia Tech fell to 8-12 on the season after a 72-57 loss to Clemson on Saturday. The Hokies, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the home loss.

Trailing 41-29 at halftime, Virginia Tech scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 134.5 O/U line.

The Seminoles Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games

Florida State dropped to 13-7 on the season after a 78-71 road loss to Stanford on Saturday. The Seminoles entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 149, just over the O/U line of 148.5.

FSU struggled in the first half, trailing 33-25 at the break. They picked up the pace in the second half, scoring 46 points, but also allowed 45 points to Stanford, ultimately falling short in their comeback effort.

Hokies Offense Breakdown

Virginia Tech’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points with a field goal percentage of 38% and an effective field goal percentage of 44%. They hit 7 of 19 from three-point range, shooting 36.8%, and connected on only 57.1% of their free throws, going 12 for 21 from the line.

Chauncey Wiggins led the Hokies with 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Toibu Lawal added 14 points on 6 of 10 shooting, while Del Jones contributed 13 points, shooting 5 of 7 from the field. Viktor Lakhin was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots for 11 points, and Jaeden Zackery also scored 11, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 5 threes.

Seminoles Offense Breakdown

Florida State’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 37.9% from the field and hitting 30% from beyond the arc (6/20). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws (21/28). The Seminoles grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists.

Oziyah Sellers led the way with 27 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Jamir Watkins added 20 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 50% of his shots, including 2/4 from deep. Benny Gealer also shot 50% from the field, making 3/5 threes for 13 points and 4 assists.

Hokies Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 72 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 38% from two-point range (12/31). They also limited the damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 36% (7/19).

From the free-throw line, Virginia Tech’s opponent went 12/21, hitting 57% of their attempts. The Hokies gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Seminoles Team Defense

Virginia Tech’s defense held their opponents to 72 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 38% from two-point range (12/31). They also limited the damage from beyond the arc, where their opponents shot 36% (7/19).

The Hokies sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 57% of their attempts (12/21). Virginia Tech also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hokies vs Seminoles Trends

  • Through their last five road contests, the Hokies offense has averaged 63 points per game while allowing an average of 73. Virginia Tech posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • Through their last three home games, Florida State has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 65 points per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hokies have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
  • The Seminoles have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Hokies vs Seminoles Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Seminoles vs. Seminoles matchup, we’re leaning towards the Seminoles at -10.5. Although our projections show the Seminoles winning 76-70, we suggest placing your bet on the Hokies for the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 142.5 and our model has the Hokies and Seminoles finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.


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