Duke Blue Devils (19-5) vs. Florida State Seminoles (13-11)
February 17, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida State Seminoles +5.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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The Duke Blue Devils are riding a 3-game winning streak. The Florida State Seminoles need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles prediction.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils beat Notre Dame, Boston College and Wake Forest during this streak. The Duke Blue Devils are averaging 80.5 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Kyle Filipowski is averaging 17.4 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Jeremy Roach is averaging 13.9 points and 2.4 rebounds. Mark Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Duke Blue Devils are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Duke Blue Devils are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Florida State Seminoles are coming off losses to Virginia and Virginia Tech. The Florida State Seminoles are averaging 76.5 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 74.7 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jamir Watkins is averaging 14.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Darin Green Jr. is averaging 11.8 points and 3 rebounds. Primo Spears is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Corhen is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Florida State Seminoles are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Florida State Seminoles are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles prediction
The Florida State Seminoles have shown flashes this season, but they haven’t been able to sustain success and their defense has taken a back seat during these recent losses. The Duke Blue Devils have been far more consistent this season, and they’re comfortably the more talented team. I’d need more points to pull the trigger with FSU given the recent issues. This line is more than reasonable to get behind Duke. I’ll lay the chalk with the Blue Devils on the road.
