Florida St. Seminoles vs Rice Owls Betting Picks & Predictions
The Florida State Seminoles (1-0) are set to play the Rice Owls (1-0) in the Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24, following respective victories in their home season openers. The
Game outlook
The Florida State Seminoles (1-0) are set to play the Rice Owls (1-0) in the Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24, following respective victories in their home season openers. The Seminoles defeated Northern Kentucky while the Owls took down FIU. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. Florida State is the betting favorite with an opening line of -9, which has since shifted to -9.5. Stay tuned for the Florida State vs. Rice prediction!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Seminoles -465 | Owls +360
Spread: Seminoles -9.5 (-110) | Owls +9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida St. will win straight-up is 82%.
Florida St. Seminoles
Florida State secured a 74-62 victory over Northern Kentucky despite shooting poorly from three-point range. The Seminoles dominated in the paint, outscoring their opponents 44-16 in points down low. They were also able to force turnovers with 14 steals and six blocks. Jamir Watkins and Taylor Bol Bowen led the team with 17 points each, while a total of 11 players contributed to the scoring. Looking ahead, Florida State has a power ranking of 141 and is currently ranked 188 in offense and 98 in defense. The team's performance statistics show room for improvement in three-point shooting and rebounding. With only three returning players from last season's roster, Florida State has also acquired four transfers to bolster their lineup.