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Louisville Cardinals vs Florida St. Seminoles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Tucker Center — Tallahassee, FL

Article updated Dec 21, 2:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming basketball matchup, Louisville (6-5 SU, 5-6 ATS, 0-1 ACC) will be facing off against Florida State (9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS, 0-1 ACC) in Tallahassee. The two teams

Game outlook

In an upcoming basketball matchup, Louisville (6-5 SU, 5-6 ATS, 0-1 ACC) will be facing off against Florida State (9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS, 0-1 ACC) in Tallahassee. The two teams last met with Louisville emerging victorious with a score of 101-92. Florida State is currently favored to win with an opening line of -2, but the current line has shifted to Louisville -1. The game is set to take place on Saturday at 2pmET at the Tucker Civic Center.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinals -115 | Seminoles -105

Spread: Cardinals -1 (-110) | Seminoles +1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida St. will win straight-up is 51%.

Louisville Cardinals

Pat Kelsey took over a struggling Louisville basketball program and initially showed promise with impressive wins over Indiana and West Virginia, but the team has since struggled with four losses in their last five games. They suffered a defeat to rival Kentucky and Duke and have had to cope with injuries to key players like Kasean Pryor. Despite the tough schedule and challenges they face, Louisville's offensive and defensive stats show areas for improvement. Their current NCAAB power ranking is 204, with rankings in offense, defense, shooting percentages, free throws, rebounds, assists, and turnovers. For those looking for betting picks, consider these stats when handicapping Louisville games.

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Florida St. Seminoles Analysis

Florida State Seminoles have been on a winning streak, defeating Tulane and Winthrop after two consecutive losses. They have struggled against high-major teams and suffered a defeat to rival Florida. Leading scorer Jamir Watkins has improved his performance since transferring from VCU. Malique Ewin has also been a key contributor. The team averages 78.5 points per game and has a strong defense, holding opponents to 67.5 points. Key player Bostyn Holt is questionable due to injury. In terms of rankings, the Seminoles are 134th in offense and 100th in defense. Against Louisville, they have a 2-1 record in their last three matchups. They shoot 45.67% from the field and 70.47% from the free-throw line. On defense, they allow 40.10% of field goals and 26.74% of three-pointers. Overall, Florida State has a power ranking of 82 and a record of 9-3 (8-4 ATS).

Louisville's Experience and Aggressive Defense Set to Dominate Against Florida State

Louisville's strength lies in their experience against top-tier teams such as Duke, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss, making them battle-tested for upcoming games. With Hepburn showcasing exceptional skills as one of the top guards in the ACC, Louisville's aggressive playing style will likely lead to a significant number of turnovers by their opponents. Currently, Louisville ranks 34th nationally in forced turnovers per game with an average of 15, while Florida State languishes at 285th with 13.6 turnovers per game. The Cardinals' defensive strategy of pressuring the ball aligns well with the Seminoles' struggle to maintain possession, setting the stage for a probable victory for Louisville in the upcoming match.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Louisville Cardinals+110 → +100Moved
  • Moneyline · Florida St. Seminoles-132 → -120Moved
  • Spread · Louisville Cardinals+2 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Florida St. Seminoles-2 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over153 (-110) → 152.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under153 (-110) → 152.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Louisville Cardinals
23-10 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Florida St. Seminoles
18-15 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T19:16:03.787Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Pat Kelsey took over a struggling Louisville basketball program and initially showed promise with impressive wins over Indiana and West Virginia, but the team has since struggled with four losses in their last five games. They suffered a defeat to rival Kentucky and Duke and have had to cope with injuries to key players like Kasean Pryor. Despite the tough schedule and challenges they face, Louisville's offensive and defensive stats show areas for improvement. Their current NCAAB power ranking is 204, with rankings in offense, defense, shooting percentages, free throws, rebounds, assists, and turnovers. For those looking for betting picks, consider these stats when handicapping Louisville games.

Florida State Seminoles have been on a winning streak, defeating Tulane and Winthrop after two consecutive losses. They have struggled against high-major teams and suffered a defeat to rival Florida. Leading scorer Jamir Watkins has improved his performance since transferring from VCU. Malique Ewin has also been a key contributor. The team averages 78.5 points per game and has a strong defense, holding opponents to 67.5 points. Key player Bostyn Holt is questionable due to injury. In terms of rankings, the Seminoles are 134th in offense and 100th in defense. Against Louisville, they have a 2-1 record in their last three matchups. They shoot 45.67% from the field and 70.47% from the free-throw line. On defense, they allow 40.10% of field goals and 26.74% of three-pointers. Overall, Florida State has a power ranking of 82 and a record of 9-3 (8-4 ATS).

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-03Florida St. Seminoles 92 · Louisville Cardinals 101
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Louisville Cardinals defeated Florida St. Seminoles 90-76

Louisville Cardinals defeated Florida St. Seminoles 90-76 on December 21, 2024, a 14-point decision in the series. Louisville Cardinals' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 54-42. Against SportsJaw's recorded Louisville Cardinals +1.5 (-110) spread, Louisville Cardinals covered, while the 166 combined points finished over the recorded total of 152.5.

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