Florida State Faces Tough Challenge Against Syracuse on the Road

Game outlook

In this content, two basketball teams are set to face off in a conference game in New York. Both teams are on the road, with Florida State coming off a loss to Clemson and Syracuse coming off a win against Miami. Syracuse holds a 10-6 advantage in the all-time series between the two teams and has won their last two meetings. The current betting line favors Syracuse at -4 and has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Seminoles +145 | Orange -173

Spread: Seminoles +4 (-110) | Orange -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Syracuse will win straight-up is 63%.

Florida St. Seminoles

Florida State recently had their five-game win streak come to an end with a loss to Clemson. With an overall record of 11-7, they currently sit tied for second place in the ACC standings with a 5-2 record in conference play. In the game against Clemson, the Seminoles held a lead of up to eight points in the first half but were outscored and ended up tied at halftime. They were down by one point with just over 14 minutes remaining in the game before surrendering an 8-0 run, which put them down by nine points. They were unable to close the gap and ultimately lost the game. Florida State struggled with shooting, making just 40.7% of their field goals and only four of 18 three-point attempts. They were also outrebounded 39-22. Jamir Watkins was the leading scorer for the Seminoles in the game with 15 points. Overall, Florida State has been averaging 76.6 points per game this season, ranking them 127th in the country in scoring offense. They average 35.3 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 73.5 points per game, putting them at 238th in scoring defense. Darin Green Jr. is the second-highest scorer on the team with an average of 12.3 points per game. Jamir Watkins, Primo Spears, and Cam Corhen also contribute to the team's scoring. The Seminoles have several reliable rotation players in Baba Miller, De'Ante Green, Cam'Ron Fletcher, Jalen Warley, Josh Nickelberry, Tom House, and Chandler Jackson. In terms of shooting percentages, Florida State makes 43.9% of their field goals, 32.6% of their three-pointers, and 69.2% of their free throws. Their power ranking is 170, with their offense ranked at 110 and their defense at 224. They have a season record of 11-7 and a 10-7-1 record against the spread. Offensive statistics show that the Seminoles make 44.11% of their field goals, 68.96% of their free throws, and 33.14% of their three-pointers. They average 36.12 rebounds per game, as well as 13.29 offensive assists and 12.18 turnovers About last night🏀 pic.twitter.com/gM5MpndrFl