The No. 19 Florida State Seminoles (7-0) take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-2) at BB&T Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Florida State Seminoles ATS Prediction
In the Cowboys’ last game, they were beaten by the No. 6 Wichita State Shockers, 78-66. Wichita State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Shockers made 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent), while the Cowboys were 18-21 (85.7 percent). Oklahoma State’s Mitchell Solomon played well, putting up 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Seminoles dismantled the Tulane Green Wave in their last outing, 72-53. The Seminoles had a free throw rate of 0.224 (above their season average of 0.206), while the Green Wave had a turnover percentage of 23.3 (above their season average of 15.6). Braian Angola-Rodas was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since the 2016-17 season, Florida State ranks 33rd in offensive efficiency and Oklahoma State ranks 17th in defensive efficiency.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Florida State Seminoles Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Oklahoma State ranks 38th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Florida State ranks 189th (20.0).
The Seminoles rank 58th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Cowboys rank 119th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2).
Oklahoma State ranks 28th in assists per game (15.2) while Florida State ranks 89th (14.9).
The Seminoles rank 23rd in blocks per game (5.3) while the Cowboys rank 71st (3.2).
Florida State ranks 46th in steals per game (7.5) while Oklahoma State ranks 92nd (7.4).
