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Virginia Cavaliers vs Florida St. Seminoles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Donald L. Tucker Center — Tallahassee, FL

Article updated Feb 10, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this content, it is stated that the Virginia Cavaliers will be traveling to Florida to face off against the Florida State Seminoles in an ACC basketball game. The

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In this content, it is stated that the Virginia Cavaliers will be traveling to Florida to face off against the Florida State Seminoles in an ACC basketball game. The Cavaliers currently have a record of 18-5 and are 9-3 in the ACC. They are looking to improve their ranking and potentially return to the Top 25 rankings in the following week. On the other hand, the Seminoles have a record of 13-9 overall and are 7-4 in conference play. They are still in contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The game is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM EST. Virginia is favored to win with an opening line of -2, which is currently sitting at -1.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cavaliers -129 | Seminoles +107

Spread: Cavaliers -1.5 (-110) | Seminoles +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 129 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia will win straight-up is 56%.

Virginia Cavaliers

The Virginia Cavaliers achieved a dominant 60-38 victory against Miami, bringing their season record to 18-5. This win marks their seventh consecutive victory and places them at 9-3 in ACC play. The team displayed strong offensive performance, shooting 48% from the field and committing just three turnovers. Defensively, their efforts limited Miami to 38 points and a 29% shooting percentage. Top performers included Reese Beekman with 16 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, Jake Groves with 12 points, and Isaac McKneely with nine points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Virginia is ranked 14th in scoring offense in the ACC this season, ranking ninth in field goal shooting and third in 3-point shooting within the conference. They excel in scoring defense, ranking first in the ACC, as well as in field goal defense and 3-point defense. However, they are ranked 14th in total rebounds per game. Notably, the Cavaliers have the fewest turnovers per game in the ACC. In terms of national rankings, Virginia is ranked 343 in offense, averaging 65.13 points per game. They rank second in defense, allowing an average of 56.91 points against them per game. The team's shooting percentages include 44.65% for field goals, 64.91% for free throws, and 37.32% for three-pointers. They average 32.91 rebounds per game, along with 15.83 offensive assists and 8.39 turnovers. Defensively, Virginia allows 38.97% field goals, 72.64% free throws, and 31.32% three-pointers. They average 33.87 defensive rebounds, 10.61 defensive assists, and 13.39 turnovers per game. 🥪 SHOT CLOCK FOR SANDWICHES For each opponent’s shot clock violation at JPJ, The Markets of Tiger Fuel donates 150 sandwiches to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge. This season, the total is up to 1,350 so far! #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/PGexEGhJkb

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Florida St. Seminoles Analysis

The Florida State Seminoles recently achieved a significant victory over Boston College, improving their overall record to 13-9 and their ACC record to 7-4. This win ended a two-game losing streak for the team and kept their slim chances of receiving an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament alive. Despite a close game and Boston College reducing the lead to just one point in the final minute, the Seminoles held on to secure a 63-62 victory. Jamir Watkins emerged as the leading scorer for the Seminoles with 10 points. Given that the Seminoles have accumulated 13 wins in a power five conference, they must avoid any mistakes in their upcoming games if they hope to secure an at-large bid to the tournament. A win against the Cavaliers would be particularly crucial, as it would provide a high-quality victory for the team as they approach the end of the season. In terms of offensive performance, the Seminoles currently rank sixth in the ACC for scoring, tenth in field goal shooting, and twelfth in 3-point shooting. Additionally, they are ranked fourteenth for 3-point field goals made per game. Defensively, they rank twelfth for scoring defense, thirteenth in field goal defense, and eighth in three-point defense. They also rank thirteenth in the ACC for total rebounds per game but third in turnovers per game. Furthermore, the Florida State Seminoles have a power ranking of 240, with their offense ranked at #99, scoring an average of 77.29 points per game, and their defense ranked at #260, giving up an average of 74.67 points per game. In terms of shooting accuracy, they hit an average of 44.56% of their field goals (#197 rank), 68.66% of their free throws (#286 rank), and 32.52% of their three-pointers (#250 rank in the NCAAB). The Seminoles also record an average of 35.10 rebounds per game (#213 rank) and have 12.62 offensive assists and 12.33 turnovers per game (#233 and #218 rank, respectively). Defensively, they allow their opponents to make an average of 44.25% of their field goals (#220 rank), 68.17% of their free throws (#35 rank in the NCAAB), and 33.04% of their three-pointers (#159 rank).

Virginia Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against FSU

Florida State University (FSU) has had a record of 7-5 when playing at home this season, and a slightly lower record of 3-2 when playing at home in the ACC. This particular game against Virginia marks their first and only meeting this season. Virginia has been performing well with an overall record of 18-5 and a record of 3-3 when playing on the road in the ACC. Impressively, the Cavs have secured seven consecutive victories across all games. They started the season on a rough patch, losing their first three away games in conference play, but have since rebounded with three consecutive wins. The most promising opportunity for FSU lies in their offensive performance. Virginia ranks 14th in the ACC for scoring offense and has faced challenges when confronting teams with high-scoring capabilities. Unfortunately, FSU does not possess a dynamic offense that can consistently outscore their opponents. FSU ranks 10th in field goal shooting and 12th in 3-point shooting within the ACC. These statistics align with the defensive strengths of the Cavaliers, who lead in field goal defense and scoring defense within the ACC. Given these factors, I believe Virginia will continue their winning streak by securing an eighth consecutive victory against FSU on Saturday. Therefore, my prediction is in favor of Virginia.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Virginia Cavaliers-118 → -127Moved
  • Moneyline · Florida St. Seminoles-103 → +107Moved
  • Spread · Virginia Cavaliers-2 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Florida St. Seminoles+2 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over128 (-110) → 128 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under128 (-110) → 128 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Virginia Cavaliers
30-6 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Florida St. Seminoles
18-15 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-10T11:23:11.158Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

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

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Virginia Cavaliers defeated Florida St. Seminoles 80-76

Virginia Cavaliers defeated Florida St. Seminoles 80-76 on February 10, 2024, a 4-point decision in the series. Virginia Cavaliers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 34-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Virginia Cavaliers -1.5 (-110) spread, Virginia Cavaliers covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 128.

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