Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs
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Florida State Favored to Beat Notre Dame in Close ACC Matchup, Predicted to Cover the Spread

In an upcoming ACC matchup, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-11, 4-6 ACC) will face off against the Florida State Seminoles (13-9, 4-7 ACC) in a game that will impact the middle of the ACC standings. Last season, Florida State secured a nine-point victory on the road against Notre Dame. Recently, Notre Dame suffered a 63-57 loss to Miami, while Florida State narrowly lost to Boston College with a final score of 77-76. Florida State is currently favored to win by 2.5 points, with the line remaining unchanged. Tipoff is set for 7:00 EST and the game can be watched on the ACC Network. Stay tuned for our Notre Dame vs. Florida State prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Fighting Irish +100 | Seminoles -120
• Spread: Fighting Irish +2.5 (-110) | Seminoles -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida St. will win straight-up is 55%.

Notre Dame vs Florida St. Stats

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish recently suffered a tough loss to the Miami Hurricanes in ACC play, despite coming off of wins against Virginia and Georgia Tech. The team is currently 4-6 in league play, ranking 10th in the conference standings. They were led by Markus Burton, their top scorer, with 17 points in the loss. Burton, a 5'11 sophomore guard, has been performing well since returning from injury, averaging 20.1 PPG. Braedyn Shrewsberry, a 6'3 sophomore guard, is the team's top shooter with 59 made threes this season. Tae Davis, a 6'9 junior forward, contributes 15.5 PPG and 5.3 RPG. Notre Dame is ranked 83rd in the nation according to KenPom, with a power ranking of 115. Offensively, they shoot well from the field and three-point range, but struggle on defense. They have a 10-11 record this season and are ranked 181 in offense and 146 in defense. Notre Dame is not projected to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Florida St. Seminoles Analysis

The Florida State Seminoles have struggled in ACC standings, dropping from 4-3 to 4-7 in the past two weeks with losses to Stanford, Cal, Boston College, and Virginia Tech. Ranked 11th in the conference, their recent game against Boston College saw Jamir Watkins lead with 19 points. Watkins, the team's leading scorer, averages 18.2 PPG and is a key outside shooter. Malique Ewin adds 14.0 PPG and 8.0 RPG in the frontcourt, while Daquan Davis contributes 9.0 PPG and 2.9 APG. Located at 84th overall in KenPom rankings, they are struggling to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. With a power ranking of 270, the Seminoles have an offensive average of 77.24 per game and a defensive average of 71.14 points allowed. They face Notre Dame next, a team they have struggled against in recent matchups.

Florida State Favored to Beat Notre Dame in Close Matchup According to KenPom Rankings

The upcoming matchup between Notre Dame and Florida State is a closely contested one according to KenPom's overall rankings based on advanced analytics. Out of the 364 Division I teams, Notre Dame is ranked 83rd while Florida State is ranked 84th. With the Seminoles playing at home and determined to break their losing streak of four games, they are expected to perform well in this game. Florida State boasts a stronger defense, ranked 72nd in defensive efficiency compared to Notre Dame's 153rd ranking. Following a recent loss due to poor execution, the Seminoles are focused on delivering a strong performance and securing a decisive victory. Watkins, a standout player for Florida State, is known for his scoring abilities and size as a 6'7 guard. In this matchup, expect Florida State to put an end to their losing streak and emerge victorious against Notre Dame. A favorable outcome is predicted for Florida State to cover the spread.

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