Overview of the game
The No. 6 Duke Blue Devils (14-2) and the Florida State Seminoles (10-5) will meet up on Tuesday night.
Last games records
Duke has won two consecutive games following their January 8th loss against Miami. The Blue Devils last played on Saturday when they defeated NC State by a final score of 88-73.
The Seminoles are in the midst of a three-game winning streak, including a recent 76-71 victory over Syracuse on Saturday.
Matchup Information
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 P.M. EST on Tuesday, January 18th at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida.
Duke at Florida State Betting Analysis
Duke Blue Devils Betting Analysis
Duke continues to climb back up the rankings after falling from the top earlier this season. The Blue Devils posted a quality win on Saturday against NC State.
Paolo Banchero led the charge with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Mark Williams added 19 points to go along with 11 rebounds and a jaw-dropping eight blocks. Trevor Keels had an all-around tremendous statline with 12 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and five steals.
However, it was a tale of stories in terms of shooting efficiency for Duke in this game.
On the one hand, Banchero and Williams both shot well over 50 percent from the field to lead the team to a 58.3 field goal percentage for the game. On the other hand, Duke shot just over 30 percent from beyond the arc and a lackluster 58 percent from the free-throw line.
But they did almost everything else well on the court. Duke finished with eight steals, 12 turnovers, and 23 assists. It was an impressive performance that led to a 15 point win.
Duke has relied on scoring in the key as of late. They are 14th overall in field goal percentage as they don’t mind finding ways to score in the paint. But this approach has been working as the Blue Devils have been consistently posting high-scoring totals.
Duke will look to keep up the good work on Tuesday at Florida State.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Analysis
Florida State upset the odds in a competitive win over Syracuse this past weekend.
Caleb Mills led the Seminoles with 19 points on 5-6 three-point shooting to go along with five assists in the win. RayQuan Evans added 15 points and five assists as well.
The Seminoles had the hot hand on Saturday with a shooting percentage of just under 55 percent and a 60 percent three-point percentage in the game. They also shared the ball well with 21 assists while only turning it over ten times.
But they only defeated a short-handed Syracuse team by five points in the victory. Upsetting Duke will prove to be a daunting task without question.
One area where they could gain an advantage over the Blue Devils is in the three-point department. The Seminoles take more shots from deep than Duke, and they could make this game competitive if they shoot anywhere near 60 percent again. While that will obviously be difficult with Duke’s fairly strong perimeter defense, Florida State’s key to winning is by taking advantage of the three-ball.
Team Updates
Duke’s offense could prove too much to handle for Florida State. The Blue Devils feature a top ten scoring unit while FSU is a mediocre defensive team.
Paolo Banchero should be in line for a monster performance in this game. Duke feeds him the ball in the post on more than 19 percent of their possessions, and he is also a solid offensive rebounder. The Seminole’s struggles on defense and in the rebounding department could lead to a dominant performance for the potential future number one pick.
- FSU is 6-9 ATS this season.
- Duke is 9-5-2 ATS this year
- The Seminoles are 0-1 ATS when facing ranked opponents.
- Florida State is 3-4 ATS at home.
- The Blue Devils are 1-1 ATS on the road.
- Duke is 8-5-2 ATS as a favorite.
- The Seminoles are 1-2 ATS as an underdog.
Duke Blue Devils at Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
Duke is the favorite heading into this game. They have been playing quality basketball over the past week, and it looks like they have officially established a solid rhythm from an offensive standpoint.
Limiting the Blue Devils in the post is going to be one of the most difficult challenges Florida State has faced this season. They are going to need to consistently crash the boards and not allow the Blue Devils to grab offensive rebounds. It may require all five players attempting to grab defensive rebounds instead of running the court in transition.
But Duke should emerge victorious in this game even if Florida State narrows the rebounding gap. The Blue Devils simply offer too much firepower.
Duke Blue Devils at Florida State Seminoles Betting Prediction
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How to Bet on Duke Blue Devils at Florida State Seminoles
Taking the Blue Devils is the safe pick on Tuesday’s college basketball slate. Florida State has impressed at times this season, but Duke’s interior advantage should allow them to earn a fairly painless victory on Tuesday night.
The majority of top sportsbooks have Duke listed as 4-point favorites, which is a spread they should easily be able to cover. The fact that they are on the road helps lessen the spread making it even more likely that the Blue Devils are indeed able to cover.
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