Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida St. Seminoles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Panthers are set to take on the Florida State Seminoles in a matchup on Wednesday night in the Sunshine State. Pitt is coming off a loss to Louisville while Florida State suffered a defeat to Clemson in their previous games. The Panthers hold an 11-6 advantage in the all-time series and have won the last two meetings, including a recent 88-73 victory in March 2024. Pittsburgh is favored to win with an opening line of -2 and the current line at Pittsburgh -2.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers -140 | Seminoles +120

Spread: Panthers -2.5 (-110) | Seminoles +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 58%.

Pittsburgh Panthers

Pitt suffered a tough loss at home to Louisville, dropping their overall record to 12-4 and their ACC record to 3-2. Despite a strong effort from Jaland Love, who led the team with 24 points and six assists, the Panthers struggled on the boards and ultimately fell short in the game. The team averages 81.4 points per game and has a solid offensive performance, shooting 48% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 69.7 points per game. Ishmael Leggett, Jaland Lowe, and Cameron Corhen are key offensive players for Pitt, but other players will need to step up for the team to find success. The Panthers are ranked 54th in offense, 114th in defense, and have a power ranking of 82. Their shooting percentages are solid, with 48.26% from the field and 77.30% from the free-throw line. Pitt will need to improve on the defensive end, particularly in rebounding and three-point defense, to continue to compete in the ACC.