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Syracuse Orange vs Florida St. Seminoles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Tucker Center — Tallahassee, FL

Article updated Jan 4, 2:18 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming matchup, the Syracuse Orange will be facing off against the Florida State Seminoles as they both aim to secure an early season conference victory in Florida.

Game outlook

In this upcoming matchup, the Syracuse Orange will be facing off against the Florida State Seminoles as they both aim to secure an early season conference victory in Florida. Syracuse is coming off a loss to Wake Forest, while Florida State fell to Louisville in their previous game. The Orange hold a 10-7 advantage in the all-time series, but the Seminoles claimed a victory in their most recent meeting. Florida State is favored to win with the current line set at -9.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Orange +340 | Seminoles -428

Spread: Orange +9 (-110) | Seminoles -9 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 156 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida St. will win straight-up is 81%.

Syracuse Orange

Syracuse suffered a disappointing loss to Wake Forest, marking their seventh loss in 10 games. The team is currently 6-7 overall and has a 0-2 record in ACC play. Despite rallying to close the gap in the first half and briefly taking the lead in the second half, the Orange ultimately fell short. Syracuse struggled with shooting, turnovers, and defense in the game. The team is led by JJ Starling, who is currently sidelined with a broken hand. Syracuse is ranked 281st in power rankings, with strengths in offensive scoring but weaknesses in defense and three-point shooting. They will need to work on their rebounding, assists, and turnover management to improve their performance moving forward.

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Florida St. Seminoles Analysis

Florida State Seminoles are coming off a two-week break since their loss to Louisville, currently standing at 18-15 overall with a 0-2 record in ACC play. Despite their loss, Jamir Watkins led the team with 25 points. The team averages 78.2 points per game, 35.4 rebounds per game, and 14.2 assists per contest. They shoot 46.6% from the field, 32.6% from three-point range, and 70.8% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 69.2 points per game and hold opponents to 50.9% shooting. In terms of power rankings, they rank 221 overall and 117th in offense and 125th in defense. Their upcoming opponent is Syracuse, against whom they have a 1-2 record in their last three matchups.

Syracuse Struggles Without Star Player, Faces Tough Matchup Against Well-Rested Florida State

Syracuse's performance has been adversely impacted by the absence of Starling, resulting in a record of 2-5 in the seven games he has missed. During these games, the team has only managed to score over 71 points in two instances. Notably, Syracuse has faced road difficulties this season, suffering lopsided losses to Tennessee and Notre Dame in early December. Conversely, Florida State boasts a 5-2 home record, with their losses coming from Florida and Louisville. Given the two-week break between games, it is expected that the Seminoles will be well-rested and prepared for their upcoming matchup. Once Florida State regains their form and works out any kinks, they are likely to overpower Syracuse and secure a victory on their home court.

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SportsJaw Orange vs Seminoles archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Orange vs Seminoles matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Syracuse Orange+290 → +320Moved
  • Moneyline · Florida St. Seminoles-375 → -429Moved
  • Spread · Syracuse Orange+8.5 (-110) → +8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Florida St. Seminoles-8.5 (-110) → -8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over157 (-110) → 155.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under157 (-110) → 155.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Syracuse Orange
15-17 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Florida St. Seminoles
18-15 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:18:55.343Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-23Florida St. Seminoles 85 · Syracuse Orange 69
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Florida St. Seminoles defeated Syracuse Orange 90-74

Florida St. Seminoles defeated Syracuse Orange 90-74 on January 4, 2025, a 16-point decision in the series. Florida St. Seminoles' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 54-40. Against SportsJaw's recorded Syracuse Orange +8.5 (-110) spread, Florida St. Seminoles covered, while the 164 combined points finished over the recorded total of 155.75.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 156 (-110)Win