Virginia Tech Hopes to Upset Florida State as Streaks Clash in Sunshine State
This Saturday, the two teams clash in the Sunshine State as Virginia Tech looks to continue their streak against the Seminoles and their 36-24 all-time series lead. After a
Game outlook
This Saturday, the two teams clash in the Sunshine State as Virginia Tech looks to continue their streak against the Seminoles and their 36-24 all-time series lead. After a loss for the Hokies against Wake Forest and a victory for the Seminoles against Georgia Tech, both teams bring momentum into the weekend.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hokies -118 | Seminoles -102
Spread: Hokies -1 (-110) | Seminoles +1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia Tech will win straight-up is 54%.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech's four-game winning streak ended with a road loss to Wake Forest, dropping their overall record to 9-4 and 1-1 in the ACC. Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 217th in scoring (73.4 points per game) and 173rd in field goal percentage (44.99%). On the defensive end, they rank 77th in scoring defense (allowing 66.1 points per game) and 156th in field goal percentage (allowing 42.43%). Lynn Kidd leads the team in scoring average (16.3) and rebounds (7.7). Tyler Nickel, Mylyjeal Poteat, Mekhi Long, Robbie Beran, Brandon Rechsteiner and MJ Collins are some of the key role players for the Hokies this season. They average 45% from the field, 78.9% from the free throw line and 33.5% from beyond the arc.
Florida St. Seminoles Analysis
Florida State improved to 7-6 overall and 1-1 in ACC play after their Wednesday night win over Georgia Tech at home. The Seminoles shot 51.7% from the field and won the rebounding battle 38-31. They averaged 76.6 points per game on the season (148th in Division I) and allow 73.5 points per game on the year (240th). Darin Green Jr. is the leading scorer with 12.8 points per game. In terms of shooting, the Seminoles hit an average of 42.88% of their field goals (ranked #270), 67.74% of their free throws (ranked #285) and 33.21% from beyond the arc (ranked #202). They average 36.58 rebounds, 13.25 assists and 12.50 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 42.71% field goal percentage (ranked #168), 67.22% free throw percentage (ranked #45) and 33.46% 3-point percentage (ranked #217). They average 37.83 rebounds, 12.33 assists and 15.83 turnovers per game.