It will be a battle between ACC opponents when the No. 22 Florida State Seminoles (17-5, 5-4 ACC) welcome the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals (17-6, 8-2 ACC) to the Donald L. Tucker Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Louisville Cardinals at Florida State Seminoles Free Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they defeated the No. 11 Virginia Tech Hokies, 72-64. Louisville won the rebounding battle. The Cardinals had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five) and total rebounds (30 vs. 25). Dwayne Sutton fueled Louisville with 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Seminoles had no trouble getting past the Syracuse Orange in their last game, 80-62. Florida State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Syracuse. The Seminoles had a rate of 0.645 (above their season average of 0.510), while the Orange posted a mark of 0.461. Terance Mann led Florida State in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Cardinals won two out of three matchups against the Seminoles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Louisville won 82-74. The Cardinals had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 15.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.587 vs. 0.508).
The physical Louisville offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this showdown. The Cardinals currently rank sixth in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.310, while Florida State ranks 317th in FTA rate allowed (0.284).
Louisville at Florida State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Florida State, ATS Winner – Florida State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Florida State ranks 40th in steals per game (7.7) while Louisville ranks 191st (5.0).
The Seminoles rank 60th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Cardinals rank 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Florida State ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Louisville ranks 70th (11.9).
The Seminoles rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Cardinals rank 85th (33.3).
Louisville ranks 85th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Florida State ranks 110th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5).
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The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, down from 10.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seminoles have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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