Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles NCAAB Betting Prediction
PublishedJanuary 3, 2026,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:January 3, 2026 ,

NCAAB Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles Prediction 1/3

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Duke Blue Devils will play against the Florida State Seminoles in an Atlantic Coast Conference game. The game will take place at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL, and is set to start at 3:45 PM ET. Duke, ranked #6, comes in with a strong 12-1 record, while Florida State holds a 7-7 record. The game will be broadcast on CBS.

Duke vs. Florida State Betting Prediction

  • Spread Prediction: Florida State +14.5. Duke has struggled against the spread recently, going 0-3 in their last three games. Florida State’s strong home record makes them a good pick to cover.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 163.5. Both teams have shown trends toward the under, with Duke hitting the under in 70% of their games and Florida State in 64.3% of theirs.

Team Trends

  • The Duke Blue Devils are favored by 14.5 points against the Florida State Seminoles.
  • Duke has won 12 out of 13 games straight up this season, which is 92.3%.
  • Florida State has not won a game as an underdog this season, with a 0-4 record.
  • In their last 10 games, Duke has covered the spread only 3 times, with a 33.3% rate.
  • The game will be broadcast on CBS from the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL.

Duke vs Florida State Preview

On January 3, 2026, the Duke Blue Devils will take on the Florida State Seminoles in a game that is part of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Duke, with a 12-1 record, is ranked #6 and is coming off a close win against Georgia Tech, 85-79. The Blue Devils have shown strength both at home and on the road, with a solid 4-1 away record.

Florida State enters this game with a 7-7 record. The Seminoles have been strong at home, going 7-2, but have struggled on the road, losing all five away games. Their recent game against North Carolina resulted in a 66-79 loss. The game will be held at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, FL, and will be broadcast on CBS at 3:45 PM ET.

Florida State Seminoles: Home Court Strength

The Florida State Seminoles have had a mixed season so far. They hold a 7-7 record, with a strong 7-2 performance at home. Their away record is 0-5, showing they play better on their home court. In recent games, the Seminoles had a tough loss against North Carolina, falling 79-66. Chauncey Wiggins led the team with 16 points and 10 rebounds in that game. However, they had a big win against Jacksonville, scoring 87 points to Jacksonville’s 63. The Seminoles score an average of 83.6 points per game, ranking them 83rd in the nation. They attempt many three-pointers, ranking 6th in three-point attempts per game. Their field goal percentage is 41.7%, placing them 349th, which shows an area for improvement.

Duke Blue Devils: Strong Contenders on the Road

The Duke Blue Devils have had a strong season, holding a 12-1 record. They have performed well on the road with a 4-1 record. Their only loss came against Texas Tech, where they fell short by just one point, 82-81. Cameron Boozer is a key player for Duke, averaging 23.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. In their recent win against Georgia Tech, he scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. His consistent performance makes him a player to watch. Duke scores an average of 87 points per game, ranking them 43rd in the nation. They have a high field goal percentage of 49.6%. Their effective field goal percentage is even higher at 57.8%, placing them 26th.

Final Betting Pick

Florida State covering the +14.5 spread looks promising. Duke has not done well against the spread in their last three games, going 0-3. Florida State has a strong home record at 7-2, which gives them an edge playing at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

The under 163.5 is also a solid pick. Duke has hit the under in 70% of their games, while Florida State has done so in 64.3% of theirs. Both teams have shown a tendency to keep scores lower than expected, making the under a reasonable choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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