The Florida State Seminoles will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Tucker Center on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Florida State Seminoles betting line opened as -3.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Florida State Seminoles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida State Seminoles sit at 12-6 (8-9 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Pittsburgh Panthers are currently 15-3 (8-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Florida State is 9-8 OU, and Pittsburgh is 9-8 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 139-rated Florida State Seminoles and the No. 29-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Florida State has the nation's No. 52-rated offensive output, at 79.33 PPG. The visiting Pittsburgh Panthers defense ranks No. 40 allowing on average 65.5 PPG. The Seminoles FG% has averaged 45.89% so far, less than the Florida State Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.43% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh suffered a 78-61 loss against North Carolina State on Tuesday, getting 16 points from Jamel Artis in a losing effort at Petersen Events Center.
Malik Beasley scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Seminoles to a win (they lost 84-65 to Louisville at KFC Yum! Center on Wednesday).
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Clemson, Wednesday, January 27th
Florida State at Boston College, Tuesday, January 26th