The Florida State Seminoles entire their intriguing matchup with the NC State Wolfpack well-rested, having not played in a week. However, bettors should not forget that FSU is just 3-3 SU and 1-5 ATS in their last six games. Yes, the competition was stiff during that span but it doesn’t get any easier against an NC State team looking to secure an at-large bid.
Inconsistent offense has been the biggest issue for FSU recently with the team averaging just 74.2 ppg in their last six – almost 10 points fewer than their season average. The reason for this has been the bad offensive play from the backcourt with the duo of Terance Man and Braian Angola shooting a combined 29-of-89 in the past six while being taken out of the starting lineup for disciplinary reasons vs Pitt.
NC State is coming off three-straight victories that have seen the team shoot a ridiculous 53.9% from the floor and 47.2% from beyond the arc. The competition was not particularly great – two of those games came against Wake Forest and Boston College – but the Wolfpack are humming entering this contest. Leading scorer Allerik Freeman has been particularly good, averaging 20.3 ppg during the winning streak.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Florida State Seminoles were listed as 2-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Florida State Seminoles vs North Carolina State Wolfpack Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Carolina State Wolfpack currently sport a 19-9 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 12-12 ATS. The Florida State Seminoles are 19-8 and 14-10-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the North Carolina State Wolfpack produce a 14-10 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Florida State Seminoles have gone 15-10 against the totals betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the North Carolina State Wolfpack rated this week at No. 109 and the Florida State Seminoles sitting at No. 86.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and North Carolina State has the nation's No. 33-rated offensive output, at 81.04 PPG. The visiting Florida State Seminoles defense ranks No. 162 allowing on average 73.44 PPG. The Wolfpack FG% has averaged 46.87% so far, less than the North Carolina State Seminoles marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.53% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Seminoles grabbed a 88-75 win over the Panthers on Sunday, behind a 18-point effort from PJ Savoy at Tucker Center.
The Wolfpack grabbed a 82-66 win over the Eagles on Tuesday, behind a 20-point effort from Al Freeman at PNC Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida State at Clemson, Wednesday, February 28th
North Carolina State at Georgia Tech, Thursday, March 1st