The Virginia Tech Hokies (13-5, 2-3 ACC) welcome the Florida State Seminoles (13-5, 2-4 ACC) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against stifling defense. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Florida State Seminoles vs. Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Prediction
In the Seminoles’ last outing, they were defeated by the Boston College Eagles, 81-75. Boston College was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Eagles made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Seminoles were 16-18 (88.9 percent). Terance Mann was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
The Hokies fell to the Louisville Cardinals in their last contest, 94-86. Louisville’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Virginia Tech. The Cardinals had a rate of 35.5 (above their season average of 32.4), while the Hokies posted a mark of 30.3. Virginia Tech’s Kerry Blackshear Jr. recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Virginia Tech (18th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 117.5) takes on the elite defense of Florida State (36th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.1). Moreover, the Seminoles rank 261st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.215), while the Hokies rank 48th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.189).
Braian Angola-Rodas has averaged 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals over the last five games for Florida State.
After the Seminoles won both matchups against the Hokies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Florida State won 74-68. Florida State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.9 vs. 22.9). Virginia Tech, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (20-25; 80.0 percent).
Florida State Seminoles vs. Virginia Tech Hokies ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Virginia Tech, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Florida State ranks 12th in rebounds per game (40.9) while Virginia Tech ranks 167th (35.2).
The Seminoles average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. The Hokies rank 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Florida State ranks 21st in blocks per game (5.3) while Virginia Tech ranks 151st (2.7).
The Seminoles rank 41st in steals per game (7.7) while the Hokies rank 148th (5.6).
Florida State ranks 34th in assists per game (16.6) while Virginia Tech ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Seminoles have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Florida State has defeated opponents by an average of 12.9 points.
During their last five games, the Hokies have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (14.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
