NCAAB

Xavier Musketeers vs Florida State Seminoles

Xavier
Musketeers
22 - 13
Florida State
Seminoles
26 - 8
March 18, 2017, 6:10 PM EDT
 | Amway Center

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Xavier
Musketeers
22 - 13
Florida State
Seminoles
26 - 8
March 18, 2017, 6:10 PM EDT
 | Amway Center
  • Florida State was nearly brought to the brink of elimination against Florida Gulf Coast in its first game of the NCAAB tournament. And though the Seminoles ultimately won, they have some concerns that need to be addressed before they take on Xavier on Saturday.

    Shark Bites
    • Xavier is 3-0 ATS in its last 3 games against teams with winning records.
    • Xavier is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games against the ACC.
    • FSU is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games with 1 day off between games.

    FSU turned the ball over a lot, shot an abysmal 2-for-13 from deep, struggled at the charity stripe and watched a late double-digit lead evaporate against FGCU. However, it wasn’t all bad thanks to the Seminoles’ dominant play in the paint, as the team shot 55.6 overall and had a plus-20 rebound differential. Dwayne Bacon certainly did his part, with the guard notching 25 points and nine rebounds while shooting 64.7 percent from the field.

    If you ever needed a case for shooters shoot, look no further than Trevon Bluiett’s performance against Maryland in the Sportsbook round. The guard missed his first seven shots and had just three points entering halftime but, not to be discouraged, Bluiett went 6-for-7 with 18 points in the second half. The Musketeers were impressive defensively against the Terps, as Xavier held Maryland to 40.7 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from deep.

    Xavier Musketeers vs Florida State Seminoles Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    Florida State Seminoles battles the Xavier Musketeers, currently sitting with a 22-13 mark (16-18 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 18-16 for the Florida State Seminoles and 16-18 for the Xavier Musketeers.

    The Seminoles - Musketeers odds would favor the Seminoles if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida State is rated No. 30 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Xavier is at No. 209.

    Statistical Matchup

    When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Xavier Musketeers rank No. 67 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 37.49 per game. That compares with Florida State’s No. 47 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Florida State is college basketball's No. 183-ranked team at 6.74 per game, while the Xavier Musketeers rate No. 160 with 7.09 per game.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    Xavier got 21 points from Trevon Bluiett en route to a 76-65 victory over Maryland on Thursday at Amway Center.

    Florida State got 25 points from Dwayne Bacon en route to a 86-80 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday at Amway Center.

Odds

Saturday, March 18 Sat Mar 18


Opening
Current

Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
+5.5
-110
+200
o151
-107
-5.5
-110
-240
u151
-107
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+7.5
-113
+270
o154
-110
-7.5
-107
-325
u154
-110

Edge Finder

80.95
Total Score
69.34
49.16
Field Goal %
43.59
38.98
Three Point %
33.02
71.05
Free Throw %
72.63
37.73
Total Rebounds
31.44
80.95
Total Score
69.34
49.16
Field Goal %
43.59
71.05
Free Throw %
72.63
38.98
Three Point %
33.02
19.00
Three's Attempts
19.78
7.41
Three's Made
6.53
10.27
Offensive
8.69
27.46
Defensive
22.75
37.73
Total Rebounds
31.44
19.05
Assists
13.44
16.03
Fouls
16.19
12.41
Turnovers
12.13
6.38
Steals
6.16

Head To Head

XAVIR
Stat Type FLAST
0-0
Record
0-0
0-0
ATS
0-0
0-0
O/U
0-0
0.00
Score
0.00
-
Half Time Score
-
0.00%
Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
Rebounds
-
0/0
3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
Steals
0.00
XAVIR
Stat Type FLAST
0-0
Record
0-0
0-0
ATS
0-0
0-0
O/U
0-0
0.00
Score
0.00
-
Half Time Score
-
0.00%
Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
Rebounds
-
0/0
3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
Steals
0.00

Team Records

XAVIR
Record FLAST
22-13
All
26-8
12-4
Home
18-0
4-8
Away
3-6
6-1
Neutral Site
5-2
18-3
As Fav
24-5
3-10
As Dog
2-3
16-18
ATS
19-15
7-8
ATS Home
14-4
3-9
ATS Away
3-6
6-1
ATS Neutral
2-5
16-18
O/U
17-16
7-8
O/U Home
13-5
7-5
O/U Away
3-6
2-5
O/U Neutral
2-5
XAVIR
Record FLAST
11-10
All
13-7
5-4
Home
9-0
4-5
Away
3-6
2-1
Neutral Site
1-1
9-2
As Fav
11-4
2-8
As Dog
2-3
9-12
ATS
10-10
3-6
ATS Home
7-2
3-6
ATS Away
3-6
0-0
ATS Neutral
0-0
10-11
O/U
9-11
5-4
O/U Home
6-3
5-4
O/U Away
3-6
0-0
O/U Neutral
0-0
XAVIR
Record FLAST
4-6
All
6-4
0-2
Home
3-0
1-3
Away
1-3
3-1
Neutral Site
2-1
2-1
As Fav
6-2
2-5
As Dog
0-2
5-5
ATS
4-6
0-2
ATS Home
3-0
1-3
ATS Away
1-3
4-0
ATS Neutral
0-3
3-7
O/U
4-6
2-0
O/U Home
2-1
1-3
O/U Away
1-3
0-4
O/U Neutral
1-2

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Dieonte MilesFIs "?" Friday vs Texas, Personal
KyKy TandyGIs out for season, Foot
Zach FreemantleFIs out for season, Foot
Kam CraftGIs "?" Friday vs Texas, Knee
Name Position Inj Desc
Matthew ClevelandGInjured last game, is "?", Ankle
Jeremiah BembryGRedshirt, Redshirt
Baba MillerFInjured last game, is "?", Ankle

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 16, 2017MARYL76-65W+2142.50W/U50.0070.839
Mar 10, 2017CREIG72-75L+4147.50W/U48.2181.829
Mar 9, 2017BUTLR62-57W+6.5142.50W/U46.5170.835
Mar 8, 2017DPAUL75-64W-7.5141.50W/U49.1557.896
Mar 4, 2017DPAUL79-65W-5145W/U45.1661.9010
Mar 1, 2017MARQ84-95L-3155.50L/O49.0980.779
Feb 26, 2017BUTLR79-88L+2.5144.50L/O48.2177.278
Feb 22, 2017SETON64-71L+4144L/U46.0063.166
Feb 18, 2017MARQ61-83L+5.5152.50L/U41.8268.422
Feb 15, 2017PROV63-75L+5137L/O43.1047.065
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Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 16, 2017FLAGC86-80W-12148.50L/O55.5661.542
Mar 10, 2017ND73-77L-1.5151L/U50.8862.505
Mar 9, 2017VATEC74-68W-8158L/U40.0082.613
Mar 4, 2017MIAMI66-57W-6.5140W/U43.8670.594
Feb 28, 2017DUKE70-75L+7.5156.50W/U41.5464.715
Feb 25, 2017CLEMS76-74W-2.5152.50L/U45.2882.145
Feb 20, 2017BC104-72W-18.5157W/O54.1782.3512
Feb 18, 2017PITT66-80L-6.5154L/U45.6160.005
Feb 11, 2017ND72-84L+1154.50L/O46.9731.823
Feb 8, 2017NCST95-71W-13.5165W/O48.5764.527
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